Work with a local real estate agent who’s going to be honest with you about how you should price your house.

A preapproval means you’ve cleared the hurdles necessary to be approved for a mortgage up to a certain dollar amount.

According to the latest data from NAR, cost savings are the main reason more people are choosing to live with family today.

You don’t need perfect credit to buy a home, but your score can have an impact on your loan options and the terms you’re able to get.

No matter when you buy, there’s always some benefit and some sort of trade-off – and that’s not a bad thing.
That’s just the reality of it.

Planning ahead and understanding the costs you may encounter upfront can make buying a home less intimidating and allow you to take control of the process.