First-Time Home Buyer Guide 2025: How to Buy a House
You could be a homeowner in 10 steps. It may not be as hard as you think.
April 23, 2025 15 MIN
You could be a homeowner in 10 steps. It may not be as hard as you think.
A real estate agent in your corner can help you score a better deal on new construction, but perhaps at a cost.
Should you get a home inspection right before your warranty expires? Some experts think so.
Home affordability is near all-time lows. But many areas in the U.S. are still extremely affordable. Looking to buy a home? Check these 50 ZIP codes.
Combining a zero-down USDA loan with the popular barndominium home type could make your rural living dreams come true. But there are plenty of hurdles to clear.
Wondering how young people are affording homes? Often, it's due to a six-figure gift from mom and dad.
We tapped into the knowledge of 25 leading experts to compile a power list of advice for 2025 homebuyers.
Buying a house when you already have one can be complex. Do you buy first, sell first, or keep your current house? How to navigate the process.
Prices for the Starbucks favorite have risen faster than home prices since 2005. Home prices should be the undisputed champ of price increases.
The cost of a Thanksgiving meal has come down 9% since 2022. Home prices have only dropped 5%. What would the housing market be like if home prices were dropping as fast as turkey prices?
Many homeowners assume that any money spent on improvements will translate into increased resale value. The reality is more complex.
I'm a Realtor with a decade of experience. I talk to buyers daily who are getting fed bad information. Let's debunk some myths, shall we?
With housing affordability more challenging than ever, first-time homebuyers are turning to house hacking to realize their homeownership goals and build long-term wealth Here’s how it works.
Think today's market is tough? On Halloween 1981, mortgage rates hit 18% and the typical house payment ate up 73% of a family's paycheck.
New construction property taxes only include the land value. When do you have to start paying the full amount?
We ranked the housing markets of 64 madness-bound universities to find the best for both buyers and sellers considering affordability, speed of transactions, the prevalence of price cuts, and quality of life. The winner might surprise you.
The average age of first-time buyers is now a record-high 38. How to buck the trend.
A new-construction home can save you the hassle of remodeling and could be more cost-effective than an existing home in the long run. But these are far from a fool-proof homebuying strategy.
