Very few home buyers consider sewer inspections before buying a home. They know they should get a home inspection, but 
the sewer line is almost an afterthought. Yet this is one of the most important inspections a buyer of an …
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The terms “pre-approval” and “pre-qualification” for a mortgage are different, although some lenders use the terms interchangeably. Both can help you get started with your home buying, but are useful at different points in the process.   Pre-qualification is solely based …
Narrowing the gap between income and home prices matters in making good on the dream of homeownership for more families, study shows
Seattle is without doubt one of the more expensive cities in the nation in which to own a …
The handwringing over the latest exploits, likes and dislikes of millennials has become somewhat of a national sport. Some of the observations are the result of generational rivalry rather than insights into wide-ranging trends. Still, it’s essential to recognize that—given …
First-time home buyers want to know what they should be doing to successfully secure a property. Whether you’re buying alone or with somebody else, in the city or in the country, for yourself or as an investment, it helps to …
Saving for a down payment is a key step in the homebuying process, and it’s not the only piece you need to include in your budget. Another factor that’s important to plan for are the closing costs required to obtain …