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 ...

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 ...

NPR's Adrian Ma speaks with NerdWallet's Holden Lewis about how new real estate rules could reshape the homebuying process. A major change to the way people buy and sell homes begins today. It's one ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Homeownership is the “American Dream” handed down from generation to generation, and millennials have taken the baton. In its annual homebuyers report, the National Association of Realtors stated ...

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Eve Ettinger realized something needed to change. Stuck working remotely in a rented farmhouse in rural Virginia, they felt isolated and yearned for community and ...

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 ...

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 ...