Buying - Page 41

February 1, 2017

4 Ways to Keep New Construction From Going Wrong

The potential problems with new construction are terrifying -- like your home literally built backward -- but there are ways to prevent the panic in the first place. The post 4 Ways to Keep New Construction From Going Wrong appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

What to Do When a Seller Won't Leave Your New Home

A first-time homeowner in Nashville, TN, was forced to wait over a week to move into her new abode after the seller simply refused to leave. The post What to Do When a Seller Won't Leave Your New Home appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

Buying a Foreclosed Home: Info You Need to Know

One way to get a deal on a house is buying a foreclosed home. But this strategy is not without risks. The post Buying a Foreclosed Home: Info You Need to Know appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

There's No Conspiracy, and 6 Other Things Your Home Insurance Agent Wishes You Knew

The home insurance world can be downright confusing. (We're not wizards!) So we turn to the true experts for explanations and to make us smarter homeowners. The post There's No Conspiracy, and 6 Other Things Your Home Insurance Agent Wishes You Knew appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

Bigger Isn't Better: How a Large Home Could Ruin Your Life

In the past 40 years, the average size of a home has increased by almost 1,000 square feet. But living in a vast space could have some significant drawbacks. The post Bigger Isn't Better: How a Large Home Could Ruin Your Life appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

'Help, a Burglar Stole My Tiny House'

Home burglaries can happen to anyone -- but having your entire home picked up and dragged off is unique to the burgeoning trend of tiny-house dwellers. The post 'Help, a Burglar Stole My Tiny House' appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

Don't Be Shocked by These Hidden Costs of Buying a Home

It's important to consider these costs early on in the home-buying process before you fall in love with a place you can't afford. The post Don't Be Shocked by These Hidden Costs of Buying a Home appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

Buying Your First Home? Better Make Sure It Has These 4 Things

It turns out, there is a foolproof formula to picking the right starter home. Here's what you should look for as soon as you hit that house-hunting trail. The post Buying Your First Home? Better Make Sure It Has These 4 Things appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

How to Back Out of Buying That Home

No matter how great a house looks, before you sign on the dotted line, try to insert a few of these stipulations into your offer -- they'll be your best "get out of jail free" cards if you want to bail. The post How to Back Out of Buying That Home appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

How Much Do School Districts Affect Real Estate Prices?

How influential are school districts in the home-buying decision? Recent studies show that buyers will sacrifice other amenities for the right school. The post How Much Do School Districts Affect Real Estate Prices? appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.