Buyers may assume there's something wrong with these properties. But these homes may present a unique chance to otherwise struggling homebuyers.

Home prices were the most common reason would-be 2024 buyers fell short — 18% of them say they couldn’t afford the homes that were available.

But more importantly, a good buyer’s agent will still carry out many tasks in the buyer’s best interest — tasks that reach far beyond the property search function.

This is where having a competent, dedicated buyer’s agent can be particularly helpful. I learned this all too well after a monthslong search for a home was nearing completion.

But more than half of homeowners say the hardest part of buying a home starts before any of those annoyances, according to the 2022 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report from the ...

You may qualify as a first-time home buyer even if you've owned a house before. And that unlocks a lot of benefits, including grants and down payment assistance.

Rather, a home search requires a meticulous scanning of several different real estate portals. Analysts looked at the total number of listings in Boston among Redfin, Trulia, and Zillow.

Home Buyers Are Finally Getting the Upper Hand Again© ELENA SCOTTI/WSJ, ISTOCK Ryan Duncan negotiated $10,000 off the price of a duplex he bought in Austin, Texas.© Ryan Duncan ...

A first-time home-buyer loan can make it easier to afford a home. Here’s what you should know about these loans and programs, including how they work and where to find them.