Real Estate

From finding your dream home to securing a great financing offer, we guide you through every step of the homebuying process.

Bankrate and OJO help you complete the homebuying process with ease.

We've paired with OJO, an AI-driven real estate assistant that communicates via text, to help you navigate the homebuying process with speed and precision.

Get personalized recommendations

Based on your preferences, OJO quickly learns the details you crave and can text you newly listed homes or answer every little (and not so little) question.

Supercharge your agent relationship

Ready to set up a tour or put in an offer? OJO can connect you with a local expert and quickly get them up to speed so you can hit the ground running.

Get expert help with your budget

Ready for financing? OJO can help you search Bankrate’s lender network to find the top mortgage offers that you prequalify for.

This home just hit the market. It's two miles outside your preferred area, but matches your preference of four bedrooms and space to grow.

When was the bathroom last renovated?

According to the listing agent, the bathroom was remodeled last year.

Is the backyard private?

The backyard is fenced and has a large oak tree for extra shade.

Editor's Picks

Latest Articles

What is an accessory dwelling unit and how can homeowners benefit from having one?

Accessory dwelling units have been gaining popularity for more than a decade. The coronavirus pandemic accelerated that trend.

3 min read May 11, 2021
Here’s exactly how much home staging costs — and when it’s worth it

Home staging has been proven to and sell your home quicker and for more money.

5 min read May 10, 2021
Is it better to build a deck or patio?

Both a deck and a patio give you more space to enjoy the outdoors.

4 min read May 07, 2021
National renter eviction moratorium illegal, federal judge rules

The CDC’s eviction moratorium had been set to end in June.

1 min read May 05, 2021
How much does it cost to furnish a house?

Paying for furniture, especially right after purchasing a house, can be challenging.

4 min read May 05, 2021
Why are house prices going up, and how long will it last?

Homebuyers will have to be especially savvy as low supply and rising prices make this a strong seller’s market.

3 min read May 04, 2021
In a hyper-competitive market, how to find a real estate agent who won’t let you down

The real estate agent can make or break your home search or sale.

3 min read May 03, 2021
How homebuyers can spot cut corners in the new construction boom

As builders try to catch up with housing demand, some are taking shortcuts to get properties sold faster.

4 min read Apr 30, 2021
Here’s what you need to know before buying a fixer upper

Here’s everything you need to know before you buy a fixer upper.

7 min read Apr 27, 2021
Hispanic homebuyers poised to become dominant force in U.S. housing market

Just 49 percent of U.S. Latinos were homeowners in 2020, compared with 75 percent of White households.

3 min read Apr 23, 2021