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First-Time Home Buyer Guide
10 Steps to Buying a House
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10 Steps to Buying a House

first time home buyer programs
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A Guide to First-Time Home Buyer Programs

Starter home vs forever home
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Should I Buy A Starter Home?

Market Trends
home buyer tips from agents
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Advice for First-Time Home Buyers

Most affordable places
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The Most Affordable Places To Buy A Home

How do interest rate changes impact a mortgage payment
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How Does a 1% Interest Rate Change Affect Your Buying Power?

Top 20 Places Where Starter Homes Are Still Affordable
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Top 20 Places Where Starter Homes Are Still Affordable

Buyer Stories
image of buying a house with a friend
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Buying a House With a Friend: How to Know If It's Right For You

Real estate broker Alecia Pillatos has done it twice. She shares her advice and red flags.

Causes of buyer's remorse
7 min read

6 Causes of Buyer's Remorse After Buying a House, According to Homeowners

Things to know before buying a house
10 min read

12 Biggest Surprises About Owning a Home

Renting out a room can lead to financial comfort and community for homeowners. Image of an owner and tenants in the Seattle area.
17 min read

4 Homeowners Share the Surprising Perks of Living With a Roommate

A local agent can help you stay competitive on a budget.

They’ll help you get an edge without stretching your finances.

Talk with a local agent
Buying Advice
home buying myths
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15 Home-Buying Myths to Unlearn Right Now

Benefits of using a real estate agent to buy a home
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Benefits of Real Estate Agents for Home Buyers

how to save for a house
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How to Save Money for a House

How to Buy a House With Low Income
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How to Buy a House With Low Income

New Construction Buying Guide
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  • New Construction vs Existing Homes: The Pros and Cons of Both
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    New Construction vs Existing Homes: The Pros and Cons of Both

  • How to Buy a New Construction Home
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    How to Buy a New Construction Home

  • How Much Does It Cost to Build a House?
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    How Much Does It Cost to Build a House?

  • Do You Need a Real Estate Agent for New Construction?
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    Do You Need a Real Estate Agent for New Construction?

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The Closing Process
closing on a house can take as little as 7 days or up to 60 days, on average
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How Long Does it Take to Close on a House?

Closing Costs Explained: What Are Closing Costs and How Much Are They?
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Closing Costs Explained: What Are Closing Costs and How Much Are They?

A man and a woman sitting on a bed looking at their computer.
8 min read

How Long Does Mortgage Underwriting Take?

Types of Homes
25 Home Styles to Fall in Love With
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25 Home Styles to Fall in Love With

A home’s exterior can tell you a lot if you know what to look for. Learn what architectural details give a home its character and history in this guide.

What style of home are you
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What Home Style Are You? Take This Quiz to Find Out

green home design
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Hobbit Hole? Earthship? Here are 9 Eco-Friendly Home Types That Support Greener Living

How to buy a fixer upper
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How to Find, Afford and Improve a Fixer-Upper

Search Tips
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  • How to Use Zillow to Find a Home You’ll Love
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    How to Use Zillow to Find a Home You’ll Love

  • 10 Considerations for Pet Parents When Shopping for a Home
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    10 Considerations for Pet Parents When Shopping for a Home

  • Guide to buying a house in another state
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    How to Buy a House in Another State

  • how to decide where to live
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    How to Choose a Neighborhood You’ll Love: 5 Questions to Ask Yourself

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Kitchen Remodel Return on Investment for Sellers
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Kitchen Remodel Return on Investment for Sellers

10 Considerations for Pet Parents When Shopping for a Home
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10 Considerations for Pet Parents When Shopping for a Home

What to Do When: A Timeline for Selling Your Home
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What to Do When: A Timeline for Selling Your Home

Does Applying for an Apartment Hurt Your Credit?
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Does Applying for an Apartment Hurt Your Credit?