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Buying your first home is a huge part of the American Dream — and is also a daunting, potentially overwhelming process. Here’s how to get started and what to expect along the way.

If you’re a veteran or on active military duty, you’ve likely heard of a Veterans Affairs (VA) mortgage loan and are wondering if it’s a good choice for you. You could also be eligible for a VA loan if you’re the spouse of a military member who passed…

Looking for a new home? Concerned about maintaining a healthy lifestyle for you and your loved ones? Here are a few factors that will help you choose the right neighborhood for your search.

Implementing some "green" upgrades in a home you own is almost always a great investment — it can both save you money and make your home more attractive to buyers. Consider some of these suggestions and choose the ones that work best with your budget and lifestyle.

Just like hiring for any other position, you’ll want to interview your real estate agent before buying a house with them. If you’ve never interviewed an agent before, here are 7 questions you should ask.

There weren’t many nice things to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic, but one thing we can appreciate is the increase in remote work. More and more employers realize that you don’t need to rent commercial business space to have a productive workforce!

When you move into a new house or apartment, you'll want to clean it. This is especially important if you're moving into a place that's been lived in before. Even if it looks clean, there could be dust, dirt, and other allergens lurking in the nooks and crannies. A deep…

If you're considering flipping a house for the first time, it's essential to be aware of the pitfalls. House flipping can be a great way to make money, but it's not without risks. With any home flipping project, things can quickly go wrong. As with other businesses, you…

Sometimes sellers need to offload their home as-is; when you have a fixer-upper on your hands that you need to sell, do it in a way that nets you the best dollar amount possible while avoiding lingering on the market.

Building a new home is a perfect opportunity to customize your space according to your own needs and wants, and you’ll have to make lots of decisions. Before you dive into a new construction deal, make sure you've got these basic tips in mind, and your experience with…

Buying a new home can be an exciting time. It can also be frustrating and exhausting. To help prepare, here are five important things to know about the market.

Selling your house can be an intensely emotional experience in any market, but it's particularly nerve-wracking when it seems like other homes are going under contract in a matter of days while your listing lingers. Usually it's the listing price, but there are a ton of…