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.

Is it too easy to become a real estate agent? Many inside and outside the industry say the answer is YES!

Are you going to be selling your home? Do you know the laws in your state when it comes to disclosing problems with your property? Laws vary from state to state on whether a seller must volunteer whether their home has problems or not.

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

Are you looking for a house to rent? If so, you're probably having a challenging time. Inventory levels of homes to rent is very similar to houses for sale. It is ultra low! Finding a rental property is as difficult as it has ever been. You may need to look in places you've never thought of before. Well, you are in luck because that is exactly what we are going to show you.

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.

Finding a home nowadays is not easy. There is a shortage of housing all across the United States. Most people understand that supply and demand drive the price of most goods and that is certainly the case when it comes to real estate sales.

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.

One of the topics that confuse sellers about getting the most money for their homes is the time it takes. For some reason, there are many homeowners that are under the false impression that your house needs to be on the market for a while before it sells.

The answer most of the time will be yes. Unless the offer is completely absurd, answering the buyer with some kind of response is the best course of action.

When purchasing a home one of the most essential steps from a buyer's perspective is having a home inspection. The house inspection will reveal if there are any serious problems with the property. Items such as structural, mechanical, and safety defects can be critical to know. The last thing you want when buying a home is a house of horrors.

In the process of purchasing a home, you may hear either your real estate agent, title company, or lender mention the need for having a property title search. Title searches are mandatory when getting financing from a bank and for good reason.

One of the most vital parts of a real estate transaction is the escrow monies that are collected from home buyers. Escrow can be considered the glue in a real estate transaction. It is what keeps buyers honest in their pursuit of a property to purchase.