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Your guide to buying a home and the latest market trends

What Credit Score Do You Start With?

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What Credit Score Do You Start With?

Is No Credit Better Than Bad Credit?

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Is No Credit Better Than Bad Credit?

Woman standing outside a tiny home, drinking coffee.

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Making Financial Sense: What Housing-Related Choices Make Sense For You

How Does Closing on a House Work?

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How Does Closing on a House Work?

When to Hire a Real Estate Attorney

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When to Hire a Real Estate Attorney

2026 home trends

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Spotted on Zillow: Six Home Trends To Follow in 2026

Home Warranty vs. Home Insurance: What's the Difference?

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Home Warranty vs. Home Insurance: What's the Difference?

Top 20 Places Where Starter Homes Are Still Affordable

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Top 20 Places Where Starter Homes Are Still Affordable

Deed vs. Title: What’s the Difference?

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Deed vs. Title: What’s the Difference?

Can You Break a Lease If You Buy a House?

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Can You Break a Lease If You Buy a House?

Working with agents

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Working With a Zillow Partner Agent in Your Home-Buying Journey

Final Walk-Through Checklist Before Closing on a Home

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Final Walk-Through Checklist Before Closing on a Home

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