If 2026 is your year to purchase a home, here are key things to do to increase your chance for finding your dream spot.

In a sellers’ market like the one we’re in, you’ll want to act fast when you find your dream home. This means having a lender lined up by being pre-approved for a mortgage. Mortgage lenders are ...

Though often one of the most rewarding purchases you can make, buying a home isn’t easy – whether it’s navigating mundane legalities, holding your breath through inspections, or trying to convince a ...

On the journey to homeownership, there are some vital first steps. For first-time home buyers and experienced homeowners alike, it’s so easy to get caught up with the idea of a dream home that ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. There’s a reason why sellers are advised against overpricing their homes.

The process of buying your first home can seem overwhelming. But if you take it step by step, the experience becomes less daunting — and a lot more fun. The homebuying process consists of three stages ...

Diccon Hyatt is an experienced financial and economics reporter. He's written hundreds of articles breaking down complex financial topics in plain language, emphasizing the impact that economic ...

A Grand Strand real estate agent will be featured in a new HGTV series that focuses on the home-buying process with a modern twist.

Eric Swiatek is a licensed home inspector with over two decades of experience in the housing industry and an up-to-date radon testing license. He has performed over ...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - If you’re looking to buy a new home, a new state law that takes effect today could have you spending a bit more money. “If you are meeting with a real estate agent to show ...

Though this year’s housing market is likely to remain tough for home buyers, many are entering 2025 with bold optimism. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising ...

You’re finally far enough into the home-buying process where you can start having some fun. Scrolling through homes is such a good time that it’s become a hobby for people not even interested in ...