It’s an exciting moment when you decide to charge ahead and purchase your first home. You look forward to finding the right house in a neighborhood you like and settling in to become part of the community. Plus in terms of personal finance, homeownership is a major accomplishment.  But there are a host of obstacles

If you’re thinking about leaving the hustle and bustle of the city for more peace and privacy, or just for a more affordable mortgage payment, then a cabin home might be just what you’re looking for. From traditional log cabins with plenty of character to sleek, modern styles, we’ve found a wide variety of cabins

Key takeaways for the 4-week period ending August 2: A record-high share of homes are selling fast: 46% of homes sold within the first two weeks on the market, the highest level since at least 2012 (as far back as our data on this measure goes). Home sale prices were up 9% year over year

54% of Redfin offers faced bidding wars last month amid record-low mortgage rates and an acute shortage of homes for sale. Salt Lake City was the most competitive market, with 75% of offers encountering competition. More than half of Redfin home offers faced competition in July for the third month in a row. Nationwide, 54%

You’ve nearly gone through the entire homebuying process. From those early days of using a mortgage calculator to see how much house you could afford, to touring homes online or in-person, and then finally and excitedly making an offer on your first home. Now here you are, the home inspection is complete, your bank’s appraiser

So, you’ve decided to sell your home. Congratulations! Before you start playing with a mortgage calculator to see how much you can afford on your next home, you’ll want to know how to sell your current home fast. Ideally, you’re looking to list your home, generate interest quickly from potential buyers, and in a perfect

So, you’ve decided to take an exciting new step in your life and relocate to a new town or even a different state. You may be feeling stressed and overwhelmed with all the scheduling, packing, and expenses that go into relocating, not to mention you have to do it all while the Coronavirus pandemic is

Low mortgage rates, spending more time at home and working from home are driving forces for people moving due to the coronavirus pandemic.  Three-quarters of homebuyers say the coronavirus pandemic has impacted their homebuying plans, according to a survey of more than 1,000 people who are planning to buy a home within the next 12

From the West Coast to the East Coast and down to the South, we’ve scoured the real estate market for beautiful homes for sale under $500K. Across the country, we’ve found an array of unique homes whether you like craftsman style, modern, traditional, or minimalist. If you’re ready to buy a home, or even if

Key takeaways for the 4-week period ending July 26: Pending home sales were up 12% year over year, an increase from the 7% year over year gains we reported for the period ending July 12. 30-year mortgage rates have hovered around 3% for three weeks, and mortgage purchase applications were up 21% from a year