What if buying now — before the spring rush — might actually give you the upper hand? You’ll have less competition, more negotiating power and be able to lock in today’s prices before they rise.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

If you want to find out what’s happening where you live, you need to lean on an agent who can explain the latest trends.

If you want to buy a home and you’re able to make the numbers work, doing it sooner rather than later is usually worth it.