While buying a home for the first time is very exciting, it can be a stressful experience. We look at the essential things first-time home buyers need to buy to make life easier.

We discuss the dangers and drawbacks of an open house and why it isn't always such a good idea.

Heading into the holidays might be a less popular time of year for buying or selling a home, but there is still a lot to learn about the process to make things easier and less costly.

We compare earnest money with down payments to help make the process more straightforward.

We look at the common home buyer contingencies that you need to know about. These contingencies could be vital in preventing you from losing money when you make an offer on a home.

We look at the sometimes-surprising things you need to know and be prepared for when choosing a home loan guaranteed by the USDA.

If you don't know much about earnest money, it could end up costing you. We look at the things you need to know about earnest money when buying a home.

We look at open houses compared to private showings, to reveal which is better when you are trying to sell your home.

This article will spell out 8 common real estate scams used to trick both home buyers and home sellers. Plus, tips on how to avoid these scams.

This detailed list of items needed for your first home provides ideas that some new homeowners may overlook as well as some things that a new homeowner may not have even considered.

There is a good side and a bad side to almost every transaction and relationship. Sometimes the bad outweighs the good. This article will explain the major risks of buying a house without a real estate agent.

Getting the right items before you move to the new place will allow you to have a comfortable experience from day one without worrying about stuff that is missing from your life.

Regardless of which side you are currently on, this article will dive into some of the advantages and disadvantages of a homeowner association and give you information to help you make a good decision for your next home purchase.

A USDA home loan has several pros that make it appealing to a variety of homebuyers and also some cons.

This article covers some of the most common issues that appear on home inspection reports and what they can mean in terms of either repairing the problem or choosing to look for a different home.

The following article provides a summary of the top home maintenance items for new homeowners.

Take the time to understand how this ratio works and what you can do to bolster your chances of getting approved for a home mortgage.

I have assembled a list of things to avoid when house hunting to make the purchase a better fit for your needs and desires. Armed with this information will help you put together a solid plan for buying your next home.

Getting familiar with how the home functions and if it is in good shape will help you decide if this is the right place for you.

Take heed to the information in the following article and use it to help improve your overall credit file for a strong financial future.