#home-buying

#home-buying

Buying a house with solar panels means potential long-term savings on utility bills and increased property value when evaluated appropriately, benefiting both the current owner and future buyers.

Over 14 million apartments and houses have a substantial risk of flooding in the next 30 years due to sea level rise, storm surge, heavy rain, and river flooding.

Owning a lakefront property blends lifestyle upgrade with significant financial investment, requiring thorough consideration of hidden costs and unique maintenance needs in relation to personal use.

Preforeclosure is the period after a homeowner defaults on their mortgage payments but before the lender initiates a full foreclosure. During this time, the homeowner is in a precarious position but still owns the property.

Lizzy Bentley describes the moment she entered the house saying, 'The second we walked in the door, I told her to put in an offer. It's like the house was made for me!'

Despite a strong interest in home-buying, 27% of U.S. adults plan to buy a home in the next year, but face affordability challenges and misconceptions about down payments.

"Buying a home is a very emotional experience. This might come down to personality, but I try to have the numbers in front of me before looking at homes."

A home warranty is an optional service contract that covers major components in a home, offering repair or replacement for issues due to normal wear and tear.

The refinance index increased by 7% from the previous week, standing 40% higher than the same week one year ago, with a refinance share of 40.1%.

Buying a house with mold raises health concerns and potential structural damage, but it may also provide negotiating power for buyers looking for a bargain.

You can buy a house with bad credit through FHA, VA, or USDA loans, which accept credit scores as low as 500-620, with some trade-offs.

When faced with rising rent and mounting debt, the temptation to dip into a 401(k) to buy a home can be strong, but personal finance expert Dave Ramsey warns against it.

Gifting money for a down payment is a common and often crucial way to make homeownership a reality.