Feuds between homeowners and homeowners associations have escalated to painful levels. Homeowners have faced severe fines, liens, and foreclosures, while HOAs confronted massive fines and damages, higher liability insurance premiums, and backlash for property value declines. But tensions are easing as state legislators pass reforms and buyers press HOA boards for more-transparent homeowners association guidelines.
Spring and summer often take the title as the peak home-buying seasons, but savvy shoppers know fall can offer great opportunities. A new study confirms it: Mid-October will be the hottest time of year for buyers, according to realtor.com®’s “2025 Best Time to Buy Report.” Researchers are basing that prediction on seasonal patterns and data
Waiting for a home inspection report can be a scary time for home buyers, and dealing with the results can be even more stressful. If you’re approaching a home inspection, you can stay calm if you have the right perspective on the inspection and the report. It helps to view the report as a tool
New homes have typically cost more than existing homes, so they’ve been out of reach for some home buyers. If you’re in that group, you’ll be happy to hear that new home prices have decreased, according to a new study from realtor.com®. The price gap between newly built and existing homes has fallen to a
Housing myths may leave you confused about what’s really happening in the real estate market. To set the record straight, real estate experts discuss the latest myths and the facts that can help you make the right decisions about buying a home. Myth #1: You Need a 20% Down Payment A widespread idea exists that
Buying a home is a milestone, but it can feel like an emotional obstacle course. Ninety-two percent of hopeful home buyers said the process was stressful, according to a 2025 home buyer survey conducted by “U.S. News & World Report.” For some, stress levels can be major — higher than for dating, potty training a
A seller’s market has dominated most areas of the U.S. for the past few years, with available homes speeding from “for sale” to “sold.” The situation frustrated some home buyers competing with multiple offers. However, that situation may be easing up. Inventory grew for the 19th straight month in May 2025, and new listings increased
Buying a home is one of the biggest and most considered financial decisions you’ll ever make. Some buyers may think they’re making a good decision but end up with regret. In fact, 82% of recent homebuyers said they had at least one regret about their purchase, according to a 2024 survey conducted by Clever Real
Buying a home is like a marriage, beginning with a proposal and leading up to a big, life-changing day. First, you have to find a home you love and make a commitment — that is, a strong real estate purchase offer, which the seller could accept, counter, or reject. Even after you have an accepted
Too often, this scenario unfolds: A young consumer buys too much on credit while setting up a new place to live and preparing for a first job. Years later, they find their freewheeling use of credit took a big toll on their credit score. It matters now because they want to buy their first home,
