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What Are Prepaid Costs When Buying A Home?

Wondering what prepaid costs you’ll pay when buying a home? Learn what they are and how to calculate prepaid costs before closing day.

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5-minute read

How To Change Homeowners Insurance With Escrow: A Guide

Are you looking to change your homeowners insurance? Read through our complete guide on how to change your homeowners insurance with an escrow account.

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7-minute read

A Guide To Real Estate And Housing Market Indicators

Housing market indicators shed light on how residents live and pay their mortgages. Leverage market data and make the most of your next real estate purchase.

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8-minute read

When Is The Best Time Of Year To Buy A House?

Wondering about the best time of year to buy a house? We’ve broken down all of the factors to consider, including the season, weather, price and more.

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15-minute read

How To Buy A House: Your Step-By-Step Guide To Buying In 2024

Buying a house involves many steps, so we broke it down for you. Get educated and avoid obstacles by checking out our comprehensive guide on how to buy a house.

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6-minute read

What Is A Seller’s Pre-Inspection And Should You Get One?

Sellers may order a pre-inspection before listing to get a jump on repairs and avoid negotiations with buyers. Learn more about pre-listing inspections.

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How To Buy A House Online: A Quick Guide

Looking to buy a house online? No matter if you’re moving near or far, an online home purchase is possible. Here’s what you need to know.

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7-minute read

A Guide to The Home Inspection Contingency

A home inspection contingency allows a buyer to make an offer contingent on the results of a home inspection. Learn more about this buyer protection.

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6-minute read

Are Home Buyers Reframing Their Preferences In This Housing Market?

Home sale prices are high and real estate inventory is low. Are buyers reframing their preferences on their “dream home?”

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6-minute read

What Is The Average Down Payment On A House?

The average down payment on a house might not be reflective of your down payment. Learn about the typical down payment amount and what you should consider.

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7-minute read

Maximize Your Home’s Appraisal Value With These Tips

Getting a home appraised doesn’t have to be stressful! Learn how to prepare for one whether you’re a buyer, seller or refinancer.

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How To Prepare A Real Estate Counter Offer

Preparing to submit a counteroffer on a house, but not sure what to include? Learn how to create a real estate counteroffer, and when to walk away.

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6-minute read

Rent-Back Agreements: Pros And Cons For Buyers And Sellers

A rent-back agreement allows sellers to rent their home from buyers for a set period of time, but it’s not without risks. Learn the pros and cons here.

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Neighborhood Info: How To Research And Choose The Perfect Place For Your Home Search

Available neighborhood information can help home buyers determine if the area is a good one for their home search. Learn how to evaluate neighborhood info.

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10 Most Expensive Cities In The US

Curious about the most expensive cities in the U.S.? Learn about the most expensive places to live in the U.S. and some of their unique characteristics here. 

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5-minute read

How To Understand Your Mineral Rights

Mineral rights are the ownership rights to exploit from properties that contain valuable minerals. Learn more about mineral rights before you buy real estate.

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8-minute read

Advice For Second-Time Home Buyers: What To Know

Just because you’ve purchased a home before doesn’t mean the home buying process is always simple. Check out our advice for second-time home buyers.

 

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What Does Pending Mean In Real Estate?

If you’ve been house hunting, you might have wondered what “pending” means on a real estate listing. Read on to decode this real estate listing status.

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