Buying a home isn't easy. If you’re ready to jump off the sidelines and into the housing market, the following steps will make the home-buying process a little easier to navigate:

1. Find a reputable real esƒtate agent to help you identify the best home for you. An …

Thinking of buying a home this year? Our latest article addresses every “What if?” so you’ll know if you’re making the right decision.

When you see all those “for sale” signs pop up in your neighborhood — and then see them change to “under contract” shortly afterward — …

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When buying a home, there are some things you should never compromise on—or you’ll likely regret your home purchase, according to Realtor.com.

1. The floor plan. It’s difficult and expensive to reconfigure a home’s floor plan. If a home doesn’t have the minimum number of rooms or …

Are you looking to buy? Lenders are paying close attention to buyers' ability to repay a loan, according to FindLaw.com, the nation's leading legal information website. The generally accepted principle is that no more than 30 percent of a household's take-home income should go toward the principal, interest, taxes, …

Rent vs. buy? Ownership getting less advantageous BOCA RATON, Fla. – June 6, 2018

With housing markets around the U.S. nearing the peak in their cycles, renters who reinvest their money have an increasingly better chance at creating wealth than individuals who purchase a home, according to the …

A home generally appreciates in value between 3 and 4 percent each year, but not every home appreciates equally. While every market is different—and appreciation is naturally affected by factors homeowners can’t control— there are certain home features that create greater appreciation than others. Realtor.com did some research, analyzed …

What is a Final Walk Through and What Should I Expect?

The purpose of the walkthrough inspection is to be sure that the home you are buying is in the same condition as the date of the contract, making sure that all warranted items are working properly and …

Ready to buy a home? See what your monthly mortgage principal and interest payments would be with various down payments for a 30-year term: 

This post has been authored by Eric Slifkin, REALTOR® serving South Florida’s Treasure Coast. You can reach me at 888-288-1765, or visit my Web …