Think you’ve found the perfect property to bid on? Don’t get too excited! The home you want may not make it to auction, even if it’s scheduled for sale.

Many new investors don’t learn basic real estate information at their own expense, leading to unnecessary fees and confusion about costs of homeownership.

When bidding on a house at auction, solely pulling property information from the internet does not qualify as appropriate due diligence. Do this instead.

Buying property can be nerve-wracking, not to mention expensive. While it may seem tempting to skip the appraisal process, here’s why you shouldn’t.

Want to buy a home? Curious how much the down payment will be? Learn what a down payment is, how to fund it, and why paying more or less may be beneficial.

Buying a home for the first time can be stressful and anxiety-inducing. Knowing the right questions to ask an agent will make you feel far more comfortable throughout the process.

While it may seem tempting to cut your purchase expenses on your first property, resist the urge to skip the home inspection. An inspector’s job is to find out as much information as they can about the property—for you. Here’s how to make sure you get the most out of the inspection process.

Despite economic uncertainty, some U.S. housing markets remain red hot. The reason? Supply is low and demand is high—especially in light of historically low interest rates. With more buyers in the market, many sellers are receiving multiple offers. Here’s how to win the bidding war.

As a real estate investor looking to buy rental property out of state, you’re going to need the help of a local real estate agent—preferably, one of the top agents in the area. So, how can you identify a rock star agent and leverage their connections to build a successful portfolio? Find out here.

Flipping foreclosures can be a highly profitable real estate investing strategy, especially after a housing market crash. But absolutely forget about offering on foreclosed properties listed on the MLS—bidding at auction is key to acquiring these homes. Take care to avoid these mistakes when doin...

Some say the only way to compete with an all-cash offer is to remove all your contingencies. But contingencies in a real estate contract are there to help everyone avoid a bad situation. And while a clean offer may make it easier for a deal to finalize, it may not be your best option.

So you’re ready to buy a house but aren’t sure how long this whole process is going to take. While each deal is different, let us walk you through the general steps and timeline to expect on your way to homeownership.