Buying Your First Home

This complete guide walks through how to buy your first home — including saving, obtaining financing, finding an agent, and negotiating and closing the deal.

If a cash offer on a home doesn't literally mean showing up with dollar bills to a sale, what does it mean? Let's explain how cash offers work.

If you’re a first-time buyer, you may not have a clear picture of what the escrow process actually looks like. Let’s break down everything you need to know

While you can technically buy a home with a credit card, there will be some hurdles, and the cost may be prohibitive.

You've made your offer on a home you love. What happens next? Here's how long you'll wait to hear back from the seller.

Collaboration with your agent is key in any real estate transaction, as they could be your greatest asset. So don't annoy them by doing any of these things.

Even if you have to pay penalties, you may find that breaking your lease is worth it. Here are pros and cons to consider when you make this critical decision.

You’ve started house hunting and want to attend some open houses. How do you get the most out of the experience?

If you’re saddled with debts, the monthly payments you owe may make it difficult to meet a mortgage payment each month.

You see a house you love, or see the listing online. But a sign says “Under Contract” or “Pending.” What do these these terms mean, and is it too late to buy?

You hear these titles thrown around a lot in the home buying process. What do they mean?

Homeowners associations have many rules and some fees. For the most part, they're worth it.

Prospective home buyers in 2021 want to know if buying a house is worth it. Here’s why you should buy a house — or why not.

Before you start browsing listings or visiting open houses, there are some tips that first-time home buyers in Texas should keep in mind.

The decision of renting a home vs buying a home involves everything from your finances to lifestyle to career plans. Here are some reasons you should consider.