Buying a house is exciting, emotional as well as stressful. Whether you are a first-time buyer or have experience in buying homes, it will always be everyday stress. Even though you try hard to have done all things smoothly, you may face several hurdles. For instance, a seller can be […]

There are right ways and wrong ways to buy a home. The latter of which will cost you a lot of unnecessary money, stress, and frustration. Use best practices, however — as offered by real estate experts below — and you’ll walk away a winner with a smile on your […]

Reader question: We’re hoping to buy a home in the future. A buddy of ours who’s a realtor said we should get pre qualified for a home mortgage. What does the pre approval process involve? How’s it different from pre qualification? . You are not alone in wondering this. Last […]

Wouldn’t it be nice if life came with step-by-step instructions? Now it does! We break down how to master pretty much any money-related task right here in our “How to Do Everything” series. Whatever the goal, we’ll cover the steps to take and things to know to reach your next […]

If you’d like to buy a house, you may think your first step should be driving by homes you’re interested in or visiting an open house. But the home buying process should start before you ever look at a single home. That way, you’ll be in the best possible financial […]

Buying a house is, even in the simplest transactions, never easy. It’s frustratingly bureaucratic. It’s stressful. But, if all goes well, it’s something you won’t regret. And if you just want to kick back in your new home and relax without a care, here are five things you should do […]

The ultimate guide to buying a home in your 20s In your 20s, buying a home may seem like a pipe dream. You’re a recent graduate, you’re dealing with student loan debt, and you’re doing it all on an entry-level salary with no raise in sight. Though home buying might […]

The American dream as we’ve always known it is to find yourself in the big house with the white picket fence. That’s how you know you’ve made it. But is a purchase as immense as your own home a good financial decision for everyone? Are there reasons to put off […]

Q: I am almost 61 years old and single. I moved to Baltimore and would like to buy a small two-flat to live in for the rest of my days. I am able to pay cash, and I don’t need a mortgage. I recently read online that I am considered […]

Should I buy a new home or a used home? It’s a question confronting all homebuyers. While there are some advantages of buying a new house, a strong case can also be made for purchasing an older property. For buyers who are on the fence between buying a new or […]