Unexpected Things to Look for When You're Touring a House

You’re going to spend a whole lot of money on a home—but before you move in, you’re probably not going to spend very much time in it. ...

5 External Factors That Affect Home Value

Schools. Parks. Transportation. These are the primary factors that prospective homebuyers consider when making the move in a new neighborhood. "Location...

5 Cities Where You Can Buy a Home on a Teacher's Salary (and 5 Where You Can't)

Once you’ve gotten through the early teaching hurdles, like laboring over lesson plans into the wee hours of the morning, you’ll eventually ...

What Homebuyers Need to Know About the Fair Housing Act

There are a lot of common sayings about the word fair: life isn't fair, fair and square, fair-weather friends. When it comes to the homebuying process, ...

When is the best time to buy a home?

For most of us, buying a home is the most expensive purchase we’ll ever make. We want to make sure that we do it right—from picking the righ...

First-Time Homebuyers Programs: How to Afford Your Dream Home in Austin

Austin recently counted among the “up-and-coming” American cities with reasonable home prices and a promising future for property appreciati...