Buying A Home

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• The 10 most expensive school districts for homebuyers

  In places known for good schools, homes can cost eight times what you’d pay nearby.

  1 min read Nov 21, 2016

  

• How do you find out who owns a vacant property?

  Identifying a property owner can require some legwork. Here’s how to go about it.

  3 min read Nov 18, 2016

  

• When you’re renting with an intent to buy and a pedophile moves next door

  Your contract may not obligate you to buy the home next door to a sexual predator.

  3 min read Nov 04, 2016

  

• 9 first-time homebuyer grants and programs

  Buying a home for the first time can seem daunting. Fortunately, many first-time homebuyer grants and programs exist to help.

  0 min read Oct 30, 2016

  

• Does buyer have recourse if condo doesn’t match pictures in sales material?

  If your new condo falls short of marketing materials, try this tack to meet your needs.

  3 min read Oct 21, 2016

  

• These 5 report cards say a lot about what your home is worth

  How does your home stack up for insurance claims, walkability, school quality and more?

  4 min read Oct 13, 2016

  

• Should homeowner refuse to grant buyer another contract extension?

  You’ve extended the buyer’s contract several times. Maybe it’s time to say no.

  3 min read Sep 30, 2016

  

• Beware of seller financing with homebuilders who preapprove buyers prematurely

  Unscrupulous homebuilders preapprove buyers and then cancel the deal on a technicality.

  3 min read Sep 02, 2016

  

• What it’s like to live in the best and worst U.S. cities for homeowners

  Despite significant obstacles, most people find joy in owning a home, no matter where they live.

  4 min read Sep 01, 2016

  

• The 10 worst U.S. cities for homeowners

  The Big Apple has big problems for homeowners. But it’s not the worst on our list.

  7 min read Sep 01, 2016