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House hunting, minus the guesswork
Practical guides for people actively touring homes: what to inspect, what to ask, and how to compare the places you've seen without relying on memory.
- Buying strategy
Get a Home Insurance Quote Before You Make an Offer
Home insurance costs have climbed, and they can vary a lot between similar houses. Here's when to get a quote and what to ask before you offer.
- Buying strategy
Mortgage Rates Are Above 7% Again. Here's What You Can Do About It
Rates have climbed back above 7%, which stings. In many markets, sellers are more willing to help than they've been in years. Here's how to use that.
- Buying strategy
What Is a Motivated Seller? Signs to Look For and Questions to Ask
A motivated seller needs or wants to sell soon, so they're more open to a deal. Here's how to spot one and what to ask before you make an offer.
- House hunting
The House Hunting Spreadsheet: What to Track (and Where It Breaks Down)
The exact columns a home comparison spreadsheet needs, a weighted scoring formula that works, and an honest look at where spreadsheets stop being the right tool.
- House hunting
How to Keep Track of the Houses You Tour
After three or four tours, homes blur together. Here is a repeatable system for capturing details, photos, and concerns at every showing so you can compare them honestly later.