Buying a home is more than agreeing on a price. This guide breaks down the critical contract terms, hidden risks, and smart strategies that can protect your money and prevent costly surprises before closing.
Severe weather events are delaying home purchases, driving up insurance costs, and quietly eroding property values, creating growing financial risks for homeowners, lenders, and the broader U.S. housing market.
Practical advice for first-time homebuyers on negotiating effectively by reading the market, working with a strong agent, using flexibility beyond price, and presenting reliable offers that appeal to sellers.
Widespread concern over housing affordability has prompted a new executive order targeting large investors, signaling a renewed focus on helping individual buyers compete in tight housing markets. Will it help?
As 97% of millennials report huge financial barriers stand between them and homeownership, changes to student loan repayment rules may pose another challenge.
The president wants to ban big corporations from buying more single-family homes. This may help improve affordability, but there could be downsides.
It's easy to forget your must-haves and nice-to-haves, and even neglect to plan for the future. Here's how to stay on track with your house hunt.
Buying a home with cash instead of a mortgage can save a ton of interest and strengthen a negotiating position. But it has downsides, too.
Buying a home is a big commitment. Here are questions you should ask yourself, your lender, and your Realtor before signing on the dotted line.
Condo owners face a double whammy as their homes' values decline and their costs shoot higher.
Know these tax breaks before you file this tax season.
A recently released Zillow report indicates that today's buyers and sellers are researching agents more carefully, relying on reviews and a strong digital presence.
The "Pragmatic Generation" is approaching the housing market differently than their millennial predecessors. The numbers show they are doing it better.
A WSJ readers' quiz reveals the knowledge gaps The Journal thinks home sellers have. And pricing for sale is still #1.
Discover what homebuying contingencies are, how they protect you, and when it might make sense to waive them. Learn more before making an offer on a home.
Property taxes are an ongoing cost of homeownership. However, strategies such as exemptions, appeals, and error corrections can reduce the amount you owe on your tax bill.
Choosing the right real estate agent is crucial for first-time homebuyers, as experience, communication, and knowledge can greatly enhance the homebuying process.
A new report names the 10 best cities for first-time buyers ranked by affordability and quality of life. Here's the list.
