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8 Psychological Traps in Home Buying and How to Avoid Them
Our brains can sometimes trick us into a buying a home that doesn't fit our needs. Following these tips could help minimize buyer's remorse.
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Buying
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Who Should You Find First: Agent or Lender?
An agent and lender weigh in on what to know — and where to look — when building your home-buying team.
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Buying
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Can I Buy a House With Student Loan Debt?
A loan officer breaks down what you need to know about student debt and owning a home.
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Buying
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The True Costs of Owning a Home Can Top $14K Annually
Tallying all the costs involved in home ownership can give you a truer picture of affordability. Here’s what you need to know to plan your budget.
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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

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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

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

Things to know before buying a house

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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.

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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.

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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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How to Buy a New Construction Home
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How Much Does It Cost to Build a House?
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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?

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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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10 Considerations for Pet Parents When Shopping for a Home
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How to Buy a House in Another State
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How to Choose a Neighborhood You’ll Love: 5 Questions to Ask Yourself

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Most Recent

Pros and Cons of Selling Your House to Investors

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Pros and Cons of Selling Your House to Investors

How to Write a Move-Out Letter to Give Your Landlord Notice

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How to Write a Move-Out Letter to Give Your Landlord Notice

country home with fall foliage

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Tips to Sell Your Home in the Fall

How to Negotiate After an Inspection

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How to Negotiate After an Inspection

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