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What style of home do most Americans prefer and how big should it be? The National Association of Home Builders asked that question and got some answers. In a recently published survey, "What 21st Century Home Buyers Want," the NAHB asked thousands of recent or potential...
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When you ask a new-home buyer about options, the sky's the limit. But when it's time to write the check, the list of must-have options will likely be much shorter.
Still, new-home buyers are spending more money on options than ever, builders say. The economic downturn has...
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Home inspections are necessary and usually reassuring, but paying a professional to check out the house you want to buy doesn't absolve you of the need to familiarize yourself with how things work.
Knowledge is power, and arming yourself with as much information as...
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buyer exploring the complexities of a home acquisition is often in for wild ride. It's a mystery where few should venture alone, where financing and location are important, and where purchasers need to carefully review the seller's "resale disclosure". Without it, "buyer...
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Each year more than 40 percent of all homes are purchased by first-time buyers according to the National Association of Realtors, a percentage which should offer some comfort if you're about to buy a first home. Others have done it, others are doing it, and you can too.
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Periodically I hear from readers who want to make $1 million in real estate -- quickly and with no money down. Usually they want to know more about real estate foreclosures -- how to buy them and how to profit from such homes. I've participated in a couple of these deals, and...
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