Buying A Home
Buying a home is a big step. Here is advice, rates and more to buy the home of your dreams.
Latest Articles
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Real estate agents reinvent ‘love letters’ as competition heats up
Real estate agents are experimenting with a new approach to love letters.
3 min read May 16, 2022 -
What is an escalation clause, and can it help you win a bidding war?
An escalation clause automatically raises your offer if you get outbid, which has benefits and dangers.
4 min read May 10, 2022 -
How to find open houses near you
Open houses let you see a home for sale in person. Here are the best ways to find them.
4 min read May 09, 2022 -
Decoding a home inspection report: What’s included and what to look for
If you’re buying a home, here’s what you can expect to find on the home inspection report — and what red flags to look for.
4 min read Apr 12, 2022 -
What is a contract for deed?
In a contract for deed transaction, a property is transferred from seller to buyer without the involvement of a third-party lender.
3 min read Apr 06, 2022 -
How homebuyers can compete in a strong seller’s market
With housing inventory still lagging, sellers continue to have the upper hand.
4 min read Jul 22, 2021 -
Which of these house styles is right for you?
Which style will suit you or your family best?
4 min read Nov 09, 2020 -
Ask Bankrate: How much do you need in savings to buy a home?
A prospective homebuyer wants to know how much savings is needed.
5 min read Oct 02, 2020 -
How to settle property disputes without sawing your neighbor’s garage in half
Good fences make good neighbors. What to do when the fence is in the wrong place.
4 min read Aug 07, 2020 -
Parents have trouble saving because of mortgage payments, Bankrate survey finds
A new Bankrate survey also finds 1 in 4 Americans is open to buying a home in 2017.
4 min read Feb 09, 2017