Buying a House

Hispanic homeownership rate projections rise: influence the housing market and may become a source for economic growth in the housing market. For many Hispanic families, owning a home has not been in the cards; renting is closer to the norm. Even though Hispanic families may dream of owning a home one day, affording a down [...]

Buying a rural home from an elderly family member, relative or friend can pose problems. Understanding and patience will be needed. Q: We are interested in buying the rural home and land that my 80 year old aunt and uncle live on. We are not really that close to them either geographically or as family [...]

Even if you hire a great home inspector (ASHI member), when it comes to an underground fuel storage tanks, problems can be missed. Q: We bought a house in Winchester, VA about ten years ago. We had a professional home inspector from the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) inspect the house before we bought [...]

It's a scary time to be thinking about buying a home. However, there's opportunity to be had for the right buyers, even during these tough times. I recently became a first-time homebuyer when I purchased my condo in October 2011. It was a thrilling, bumpy road, and I'm eager to share my experiences and knowledge [...]

Finding a good Home Inspector requires some time and due diligence. Q: What is best way to select home an inspector? What criteria should I use to select a good inspector? I want to make sure the house I buy is in excellent condition. A: When it comes to home inspectors, your search for one [...]

You might have succeeded in buying a foreclosed home, you'll need to get the bank's attention to get tot he closing table.  Q: I am buying a foreclosed home from a bank in Georgia. I am paying cash for the home. We have been under contract for a month now. The closing date has been [...]

Can you know something about buying a home before others find out if you get access to the multiple listing service information before others get that information? Q: A friend of mine gave me some real estate advice and told me that my Realtor should be able to see listings before they are publicly posted [...]