8 Tips for Achieving Maximum Coziness
BY ZILLOW ON 3 DEC 2020 Photo by Isabelle Taylor from Pexels Gray skies don’t have to mean a drab indoor life. As winter plods along, you may wish you could just hibernate until spring [...]
What is a Condo? What You Need to Know Before Buying One
Published on January 24, 2022 by Jenna Hall If you’re thinking of buying a house, you may be considering a condo. Condominiums, or “condos,” are a popular choice for many first-time homebuyers, [...]
8 Surprising Lessons a Real Estate Editor Learned Buying Her First House
By Clare TrapassoJan 19, 2022 (Photo courtesy of Clare Trapasso) When I started looking for a home during the COVID-19 pandemic, I thought I had a good idea of what [...]
5 Mortgage and Homebuying Tips for Newlyweds
By Kathleen WillcoxJan 26, 2022 (Realtor.com / Getty Images) For many newlyweds, buying a home makes their union feel even more official. After all, finding the perfect space to grow [...]
How To Become Head of a Household: Homebuying and Mortgage Guide for Singles
By Kathleen WillcoxJan 10, 2022 (Getty Images) Many people might picture homeownership as an event that happens only after two people get married and start a financial partnership. Some mortgages [...]
How Much Does It Cost To Buy a House Today? The Latest Facts and Figures, Explained
By Janet SirotoJan 25, 2022 (Getty Images) Buying a home is very likely the largest and most important purchase you will ever make—and the prospect may seem more daunting today [...]
‘Help! Buyers Are Stalking My Home!’ The Weird World of Unsolicited Offers
By Janet SirotoJan 18, 2022 (Getty Images) If you’re one of those lucky people who own a home in a “hot” area, it’s a pretty sweet feeling. You made a [...]
How Much Is Enough for a Down Payment?
By Lisa Marie ConklinDec 20, 2021 (Getty Images) Most would-be homebuyers start their journey by gathering a down payment. This money is crucial to snagging a mortgage and getting that [...]
Can I Switch Real Estate Agents After I Make an Offer on a Home?
By Lisa Marie ConklinJan 4, 2022 (Getty Images) If you’re reading this, you’re probably in a bit of pickle. Maybe you—and not your real estate agent—found your dream home in [...]
5 Types of Clutter Even Professional Organizers Have in Their Attics, Basements, and Beyond
By Jennifer Kelly GeddesDec 30, 2021 (Getty Images) No matter how organized you are, there are certain types of clutter that are almost impossible to purge—even for professional organizers. Often [...]
