Buying

Some of the most common hurdles to homeownership could soon be removed.

Get wise to potential hurdles you may face along the way to purchasing and building on a piece of property—and how to outsmart them.

Ever want to get away from the hustle and grind of life on the grid? These off-the-grid houses could give you just the retreat you’re hoping to find. Read on for a look at some of the most interesting off-the-grid homes on the market today.

It’s a well-established pattern: Home sales heat up every spring and summer, and then, as the leaves begin to change, the market begins to cool. By November, with the holidays looming, few people are focused on real-estate shopping. And that’s why it may very well be the optimal time to begin your hunt. Here are 10 reasons why this counterintuitive move can be a very wise one if you’re hoping to buy a house.

After the housing crisis of 2008, lenders tightened their mortgage requirements and potential home buyers, worried about the security of their investment, became choosier about the communities they considered. Today, although the housing market is still hot in many areas, in others it’s stagnant or even declining. GOBankingRates studied home sale trends and housing values in more than 500 communities to determine which markets have seen the greatest decline in prices and home value. Click through to discover the 10 markets where home prices have fallen the most.

Closing on your home involves more than just signing documents and getting the keys. You need to come prepared to pay closing costs, which can be quite expensive.

Don’t rely on just one source of information when different sites offer different insights into your future home.

We’re in a seller’s market and houses are in short supply. But before you contact a builder, consider these 7 factors first.

Even in tough buyer’s markets, some preferences should be nonnegotiable. Here’s how home shoppers can avoid buyer’s remorse.

Who said you had to be a royal to live like one? Everyday house hunters looking for a new place to call home can snag any one of these on-the-market castles and chateaus to enjoy luxury lodgings in lush landscapes across Europe.