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Home Buying

Welcome to the ActiveRain Home Buying section. This is the place where you'll find comprehensive information on everything connected to purchasing a home – and we mean everything.


What exactly goes on in a home inspection and how is it different from a home appraisal? Curious about what it takes to purchase that foreclosure you've had your eye on? You'll find out how to do it right here. Look around: the professionals at ActiveRain have the information you need.


ActiveRain is the top real estate social network in the world. So, while you may find articles about purchasing a home on other websites, only at ActiveRain do you have the opportunity to read the words of wisdom from over 300,000 real estate industry professionals. From real estate agents to lenders to home inspectors and stagers -- that's a lot of brain power and we've harnessed it, right here at AR.


What are you waiting for? Everything you need to know about home buying awaits you on the following pages!

Recent blogs on Home Buying
By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Santa Ana Weekly Market Update April 15th - 21st, 2024 Los Quatros Condos RECENTLY SOLD Monte Carlo Drive | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 904 sq. ft. | $540,000
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
1003 Hiawatha Drive, Tallahassee, FL Click here to Get Directions$225000 3 Beds - 2 Baths - 0.25 acres Lot Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Nestled in Southeast Tallahassee, this fantastic three bedroom, two bath lives large with a well appointed kitchen with updated appliances and breakfast nook opening into the living room, a separate dining or additional living space or office space, vaulted ceilings in the private & oversized master suite upstairs with his-and-hers closets, interior laundry and an abundance of windows throughout the home that allow for much desired natural light. Updates have been completed (2020 HVAC and duct work, 2019 Roof & 2021 Water Heater). This ideal location is convenient to downtown, shopping, parks and entertainment for home buyers, or is a great invest...
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
2412 Pontiac Drive, TALLAHASSEE, FL Click here to Get Directions$175000 3 Beds - 1 Baths - 0.24 acres Lot Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Updated, move in ready and affordable home! New roof, flooring, lighting, paint, kitchen cabinets, counters and appliances. Super location close to downtown, universities, shopping, parks and more. This home could be 3bdr plus huge family room or 4 bedrooms. Also features a large utility room for laundry and storage plus a flex/bonus space which could be used as an pantry, office, exercise space, dog room, mud room or just oversized closet. This home has a large flat backyard with charming historic brick pavered patio. Follow This Home
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
San Clemente Weekly Market Update April 15th - 21st, 2024 Alassio RECENTLY SOLD Paseo Luna | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1487 sq. ft. | $799,900 Santalana RECENTLY SOLD Paseo Luna | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1487 sq. ft. | $799,900 Villa Grande BACK ON THE MARKET Avenida Granada | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1162 sq. ft. | $1,795,000 Vista Pacifica NEWLY LISTED Calle Del Cerro | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 877 sq. ft. | $699,000
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By Tom Bashe, Your Temecula Valley Expert
(Localist Realty)
Mission Valley Weekly Market Update April 15th - 21st, 2024 Mission Belwood RECENTLY SOLD Friars Road | 2 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 1467 sq. ft. | $739,000 Mission Greens BACK ON THE MARKET Friars Road | 1 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 882 sq. ft. | $526,900 Mission Plaza RECENTLY SOLD Rancho Mission Road | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 648 sq. ft. | $425,000 Mission Village NEWLY LISTED Hotel Circle S | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 950 sq. ft. | $549,900 Park Villas North RECENTLY SOLD Mission Center Court | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 726 sq. ft. | $475,000 Rancho Mission Villas NEWLY LISTED Rancho Mission Road | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 648 sq. ft. | $449,000 RECENTLY SOLD Rancho Mission Road | 2 bedrooms | 1 baths | 824 sq. ft. | $525,000 River Colony RECENTLY SOLD Camino De La Reina | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 97...
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By Tom Bashe, Your Temecula Valley Expert
(Localist Realty)
Downtown San Diego Weekly Market Update April 15th - 21st, 2024 Acqua Vista RECENTLY SOLD W Beech Street | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1045 sq. ft. | $715,000 W Beech Street | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 989 sq. ft. | $679,000 Alta RECENTLY SOLD 6Th Avenue | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 679 sq. ft. | $639,000 Bayside RECENTLY SOLD Pacific Hwy | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1959 sq. ft. | $1,558,000 Breeza RECENTLY SOLD Pacific Hwy | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 623 sq. ft. | $645,000 Discovery RECENTLY SOLD Beech Street | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 852 sq. ft. | $324,900 El Cortez NEWLY LISTED W Ash St Street | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 782 sq. ft. | $499,000 W Ash Street Street | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 782 sq. ft. | $499,000 W Ash St Street | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1032 sq. ft. | $599,000 Park Laurel RECENTLY SOLD 6T...
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By Westchester Modular Homes Inc, Serving NY, NJ, PA, CT, NH, RI, MA, VT & ME
(Westchester Modular Homes Inc)
YOU ARE INVITED to attend our PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE on Saturday, May 4thth, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM where you can tour the factory, design center and our model homes. Please RSVP today @ https://www.wmh-factory-tour.com/ and choose your tour time. Complimentary refreshments will be served. LOCATION: Westchester Modular Homes, Inc 30 Reagans Mill Rd Wingdale NY 12594 RSVP NOW and select your tour time at https://www.wmh-factory-tour.com/ to learn everything about custom modular homes...
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By Westchester Modular Homes Inc, Serving NY, NJ, PA, CT, NH, RI, MA, VT & ME
(Westchester Modular Homes Inc)
YOU ARE INVITED to attend our PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE on Saturday, May 4thth, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM where you can tour the factory, design center and our model homes. Please RSVP today @ https://www.wmh-factory-tour.com/ and choose your tour time. Complimentary refreshments will be served. LOCATION: Westchester Modular Homes, Inc 30 Reagans Mill Rd Wingdale NY 12594 RSVP NOW and select your tour time at https://www.wmh-factory-tour.com/ to learn everything about custom modular homes...
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By Westchester Modular Homes Inc, Serving NY, NJ, PA, CT, NH, RI, MA, VT & ME
(Westchester Modular Homes Inc)
YOU ARE INVITED to attend our PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE on Saturday, May 4thth, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM where you can tour the factory, design center and our model homes. Please RSVP today @ https://www.wmh-factory-tour.com/ and choose your tour time. Complimentary refreshments will be served. LOCATION: Westchester Modular Homes, Inc 30 Reagans Mill Rd Wingdale NY 12594 RSVP NOW and select your tour time at https://www.wmh-factory-tour.com/ to learn everything about custom modular homes...
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
193 Nautilus Dr, Monticello, FL Click here to Get Directions$1790000 3 Beds - 5 Baths - 32.1 acres Lot Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Introducing a breathtaking fusion of modern convenience and medieval charm nestled in the heart of the woods. This meticulously renovated 9,848 square foot architectural marvel boasts a captivating design, featuring uniquely sized windows and curving walls that exude artistic allure at every turn. Step inside and experience the epitome of luxury living. The main building offers a seamless blend of functionality and elegance, with a spacious kitchen offering expansive views, a library capable of housing 10,000 books, currently fill with about 6000 books. The ensuite bedrooms provide unparalleled comfort and privacy. The master bedroom is situated on th...
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By Tom Bashe, Your Temecula Valley Expert
(Localist Realty)
Oceanside Weekly Market Update April 15th - 21st, 2024 Bay Shores RECENTLY SOLD Beacon Place | 2 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 1000 sq. ft. | $490,000 Carefree Village RECENTLY SOLD Riverview Way | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1010 sq. ft. | $539,900 Riverview Way | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 932 sq. ft. | $559,000 El Camino Club Estates RECENTLY SOLD Harvard Drive | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1353 sq. ft. | $629,000 Harbor Cliff NEWLY LISTED Harbor Cliff Way | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1776 sq. ft. | $849,999 La Montana RECENTLY SOLD Fire Mountain Drive | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 740 sq. ft. | $405,000 Lakeshore Villas RECENTLY SOLD Calle Montecito | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 856 sq. ft. | $430,000 Loma Alta Village BACK ON THE MARKET Loma Alta Drive | 2 bedrooms | 1 baths | 836 sq. ft. | $419,999 Lomas De Or...
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By Tom Bashe, Your Temecula Valley Expert
(Localist Realty)
Escondido Weekly Market Update April 15th - 21st, 2024 Cameowood RECENTLY SOLD Jason Gln | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1080 sq. ft. | $650,000 Escondido Hills RECENTLY SOLD Smoketree | 3 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 1208 sq. ft. | $615,000 Fairway Park BACK ON THE MARKET Fairway | 2 bedrooms | 1 baths | 1165 sq. ft. | $620,000
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By Sam Miller, Knox County Ohio Real Estate Specialist
(RE/MAX Stars Realty)
When it comes to buying your first home, you will likely receive a lot of advice from your family and friends.  Some of this advice is well intentioned and can be very helpful.  However, many 1st time buyers are hyper focused on just the price of the home and that is a BIG mistake for most buyers especially if they are going to be obtaining a mortgage to purchase the property.  The home price can be VERY important but it is not the only thing that you should be concerned about.  This one minute video below provides an example of how just a 1/2 percent difference in your interest rate can reduce the loan amount and home price that you qualify for and this can make or break your ability to be able to afford to purchase the home you really want to buy.  Let's say for example purposes that ...
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By Tom Bashe, Your Temecula Valley Expert
(Localist Realty)
Carlsbad Weekly Market Update April 15th - 21st, 2024 Balboa Building RECENTLY SOLD Costa Del Mar Road | 1 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 791 sq. ft. | $819,000 Carlsbad Beach Villas NEWLY LISTED Chinquapin Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1235 sq. ft. | $1,789,000 La Costa Hills RECENTLY SOLD Caminito Sierra | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1022 sq. ft. | $710,000 Laguna Terrace RECENTLY SOLD Laguna Drive | 2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1232 sq. ft. | $848,000 Majorca West RECENTLY SOLD Altisma Way | 2 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 1046 sq. ft. | $697,999 Seaport Villas NEWLY LISTED Goldenrod Way | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1571 sq. ft. | $959,900 Tanglewood NEWLY LISTED Via De Paz | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1496 sq. ft. | $925,000 The Grove RECENTLY SOLD Hosp Way | 2 bedrooms | 1 baths | 810 sq. ft. | $549,000 ...
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By Glen Bigness, Since 1986 a trusted real estate resource.
(Premier Plus Realty)
Collier County FL Horse Property for SaleFlorida offers a variety of horse properties for sale, ranging from homes with acreage to land with existing horse barns and facilities. Whether you are looking for a property for personal use, equestrian business, or investment, there are options available throughout the state to suit your needs. An Equestrian Real Estate Agent can assure that you locate and find the right horse property that matches YOUR needs here.Collier County Florida includes Naples (Oakes Estates, Livingston Woods, Weber Woods, Pine Ridge, Logan Woods) and Golden Gate Estates areas offering properties for the Equestrian. Homes with land and horse barn, some have riding arenas, trails for riding.The Picayune Forest Trail System is also very popular with equestrians looking ...
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By Tom Bashe, Your Temecula Valley Expert
(Localist Realty)
Mira Mesa Weekly Market Update April 15th - 21st, 2024 Arbor Ridge NEWLY LISTED Dabney Drive | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 920 sq. ft. | $619,000 Jade Coast RECENTLY SOLD Camino Ruiz | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 808 sq. ft. | $519,900 Villas at New Salem RECENTLY SOLD New Salem Street | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 572 sq. ft. | $450,000 Villas at Westmore RECENTLY SOLD Westmore Road | 0 bedrooms | 1 baths | 430 sq. ft. | $399,000
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By Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI, Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell
(HomeSmart Real Estate)
Is this the year you take THE LEAP into real estate and your first home in the Phoenix Arizona market? (Image, Vicki Hamilton, Pixabay) Have you been sitting on the fence and ready to take thatLEAP off the fence and into your very own Sunny Phoenix Arizona metro home? Sitting on Fence Too Long? Time to Take that LEAP (Photo: Mabe Amber , Pixabay)Sure you have been thinking about the LEAP into Real Estate but now is the time to purchase a home in the Sunny Phoenix Arizona metro area including Scottsdale! Why? Home prices will go up so why wait longer? PLUS, you get to live in a great home in a vibrant community.  Don't put off building wealth over time through your home as it goes up in price in price building equity while you raise your family. Now that is being SMART and who wants to s...
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By Tom Bashe, Your Temecula Valley Expert
(Localist Realty)
Chula Vista Weekly Market Update April 15th - 21st, 2024 Agave NEWLY LISTED Gila | 3 bedrooms | 3 baths | 1561 sq. ft. | $697,000 RECENTLY SOLD Diamondback Court | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1437 sq. ft. | $675,000 Avalon RECENTLY SOLD San Borja Street | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1588 sq. ft. | $725,000 Bolero RECENTLY SOLD Aguirre Drive | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1025 sq. ft. | $575,000 Bon Vivant RECENTLY SOLD Sonora Drive | 4 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1460 sq. ft. | $599,000 Greystone RECENTLY SOLD White Pine Court | 4 bedrooms | 4 baths | 1851 sq. ft. | $735,000 Las Palmas RECENTLY SOLD Sea Vale Street | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1000 sq. ft. | $470,000 Melrose Villas RECENTLY SOLD Melrose Avenue | 3 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1074 sq. ft. | $525,000 Mer Soleil RECENTLY SOLD Nantes Place | 3 bedroo...
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By Tom Bashe, Your Temecula Valley Expert
(Localist Realty)
Vista Weekly Market Update April 15th - 21st, 2024 Charlemont NEWLY LISTED Breeze Hill Road | 2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1104 sq. ft. | $649,000 Shadowridge Aspens NEWLY LISTED Shadowridge Drive | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 865 sq. ft. | $485,000 Shadowridge Glen NEWLY LISTED Lupine Hills Drive | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1156 sq. ft. | $549,999
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