The housing market has drastically changed over the last few decades. Thanks to technological advancements, a change in priorities, and entirely new demographics entering the market (not to mention that little crash back in 2008), the U.S. housing market doesn’t resemble its former self at all — and that’s not such a bad thing. Many…

If you’re thinking about checking out new homes for sale and making your first ever purchase, you might want to pump the brakes a little bit. Before you make any big financial decisions, you’re going to need to have enough money in the bank for the down payment, monthly mortgage payments, closing costs, and all…

September sales for new homes across the Untied States have soared to the highest level in a decade. According to USA Today, sales for new homes in the U.S. jumped last month to the highest level since 2007. This trend is further evidence that Americans are increasingly unable to find existing homes worth buying and are…

Roughly 32% of people looking to buy new homes are doing so for the very first time. But just because they are first time homebuyers doesn’t mean they don’t know what they want in a real estate deal. These buyers are extremely well-educated, opinionated, and sure of exactly what they want. From luxury homes with cell phone…

Millennial stereotypes, like all stereotypes, are wildly oversimplified, inaccurate, and sometimes even disrespectful. That being said, it’s still fun to play along with what the conceivable stereotypical Millennial might want in a home. In fact, these stereotypes can be helpful to homeowners selling their houses and real estate agents looking to appeal to buyers. Meet Millennial…

Going over houses for sale is an exciting time for any family. Though these discussions can lead to arguments and some uncertainties, it’s still important to take your family’s search for new houses seriously. Here are some helpful tips that will help you and your family find not just an okay home but the perfect place for…

Aside from great neighborhoods, great schools, and great locations (the perennial must-have features for most homeowners), many people don’t know what else to look for as they browse through various houses for sale. Often, square footage and price are given such high priority that house hunters overlook other important features. If you are searching for…

Of all the people who are looking to buy new properties this year, 32% are first-time home buyers, per National Association of REALTORS data. When it comes to buying a home, there are some lessons you really don’t want to learn the hard way. Here are a few mistakes to avoid if it’s your first…