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 Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
263 Seawolf Ct, Tallahassee, FL Click here to Get Directions Description Photos Marketing Your Home Real Estate Reports for Home Owners, Sellers & Buyers! Maps & Local Schools More $ CLICK FOR CURRENT PRICE 3 BEDROOMS 2 BATHROOMS 0.37 sqft Lot A charming single-family home nestled in the serene neighborhood of Lakeshore Estates. This lovely residence boasts 1925 square ft. of living space offering a perfect blend of comfort and space. Two car garage for vehicles or storage. The split floor plan enhances privacy and functionality. The home features three spacious bedrooms. This property has a fenced-in backyard, providing a secure and private space for outdoor activities, gardening, or simply unwinding in the open air. Situated in a cul-de-sac, the location offers a peaceful and tranqui...
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By Tom Bashe, Your Temecula Valley Expert
(Localist Realty)
Lake Elsinore Weekly Market Update November 26th - December 2nd, 2023 Brookview Terrace RECENTLY SOLD Canyon Hills Road | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1633 sq. ft. | $469,900 Parkview Villas BACK ON THE MARKET Parkview Drive | 2 bedrooms | 1 baths | 944 sq. ft. | $307,000
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By Tom Bashe, Your Temecula Valley Expert
(Localist Realty)
Murrieta Weekly Market Update November 26th - December 2nd, 2023 Amberwalk at Ivy RECENTLY SOLD Ambervalley Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1340 sq. ft. | $449,000 Casitas Del Sol NEWLY LISTED Via Las Flores | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 762 sq. ft. | $315,000 Country Club Villas at Bear Creek BACK ON THE MARKET Bears Paw Drive | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1912 sq. ft. | $650,000 Montego Bay NEWLY LISTED Anchor Bay | 2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1016 sq. ft. | $460,000 North Oaks NEWLY LISTED Viridian Street | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1428 sq. ft. | $489,000 RECENTLY SOLD Satterlie Lane | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1761 sq. ft. | $480,888 Hazelhurst Street | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1428 sq. ft. | $485,000 Ridgegate RECENTLY SOLD Paseo De Oro | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1256 sq. ft. | $450,000
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By Tom Bashe, Your Temecula Valley Expert
(Localist Realty)
Corona Weekly Market Update November 26th - December 2nd, 2023 Contadora RECENTLY SOLD Margarita Drive | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1032 sq. ft. | $229,888 Cortina BACK ON THE MARKET San Marino Court | 2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1179 sq. ft. | $474,999 Crown Villas BACK ON THE MARKET Avenida Del | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 673 sq. ft. | $369,000 Sage Canyon BACK ON THE MARKET San Gabriel Way | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 995 sq. ft. | $485,000 RECENTLY SOLD San Gabriel Way | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 995 sq. ft. | $475,000 Temescal Heights RECENTLY SOLD Altivo Lane | 4 bedrooms | 3 baths | 2206 sq. ft. | $675,000 Triana at Corona Ranch RECENTLY SOLD Las Colinas Circle | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 642 sq. ft. | $350,000 Las Colinas Circle | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 642 sq. ft. | $349,900 Villagio NEWLY LISTED...
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
1833 Wales Dr, Tallahassee, fl Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Click here to Get Directions$245000 3 Beds - 2.5 Baths - 0.22 acres Lot This fantastic and move-in ready home with three bedrooms and two full & one half bath home lives large with an open living room, dining room and kitchen and features updated flooring, a well appointed kitchen with granite countertops, updated cabinets and stainless steel appliances, a spacious master bedroom with a luxurious master shower and two closets, as well as interior laundry room, and a fenced back yard! Updates have been completed (2013 HVAC, 2018 Roof & 2021 Water Heater), but also allowing the next owner to put their personal touch on the home. This ideal location is convenient to shopping, schools, parks and entertainment for home buyers ...
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By Tom Bashe, Your Temecula Valley Expert
(Localist Realty)
Temecula Weekly Market Update November 26th - December 2nd, 2023 Auberry Place NEWLY LISTED Winston Way Unit B | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1654 sq. ft. | $559,000 RECENTLY SOLD Winston Way | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1532 sq. ft. | $534,000 Aldea BACK ON THE MARKET Calle Luz | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1218 sq. ft. | $550,000 RECENTLY SOLD Calle Brio | 2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1512 sq. ft. | $559,900
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By Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI, Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell
(HomeSmart Real Estate)
Are you ready to move to Sunny Scottsdale Arizona and buy a pool home and find new things to do? We have Pool homes for sale in Scottsdale UPDATED DAILY on the MLS.  You have come to the right place! There is so much to do in and near Scottsdale. Visit and hike the cool West Fork Trail and the Oak Creek in Sedona only 90 miles from Scottsdale. Scottsdale and things to do in neighboring Phoenix are in the center of the state with easy access to the high country and the deserts. Read on! (Pool Home: Inno Kurnia, Pixabay)Pool homes for sale in Scottsdale                                               Homes for sale with a pool in Scottsdale, Arizona on the MLS UPDATED DAILY with a FULL SCREEN VIEW and create your own FREE MLS PORTAL in Arizona with hundreds of search criteria that REALTORS ...
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By Joe Jackson, Clintonville and Central Ohio Real Estate Expert
(Keller Williams Capital Partners Realty)
Worthington home buyers now can access the entire inventory of Worthington homes for sale by using the link below. Once you open the link, you get the exact data as displayed in the Columbus MLS database. By clicking on the photo, you can get additional photos. By clicking on the address, you get a map of the property’s location. By clicking on “Franklin,” you get access to tax information, mortgage amounts, and transfer dates on each property. Hopefully, this is a way buyers for Worthington homes can get up-to-date information and make an informed purchase. We can show you any of these homes,so please contact The Jackson Team at 614-431-1220. Click Here to Access the Entire Inventory of Worthington Homes for Sale!
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By Joe Jackson, Clintonville and Central Ohio Real Estate Expert
(Keller Williams Capital Partners Realty)
Central Ohio investors now can access the entire inventory of Central Ohio Bank Owned properties for sale by using the link below. Once you open the link, you get the exact data as displayed in the Columbus MLS database. By clicking on the photo, you can get additional photos. By clicking on the address, you get a map of the property’s location. By clicking on “Franklin,” you get access to tax information, mortgage amounts, and transfer dates on each property. Hopefully, this is a way buyers for Central Ohio Bank Owned properties can get up-to-date information and make an informed purchase. We can show you any of these homes,so please contact The Jackson Team at 614-431-1220. Click Here to Access the Entire Inventory of Central Ohio Bank Owned Properties For Sale!
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By Joe Jackson, Clintonville and Central Ohio Real Estate Expert
(Keller Williams Capital Partners Realty)
University District home buyers now can access the entire inventory of University District homes for sale by using the link below. Once you open the link, you get the exact data as displayed in the Columbus MLS database. By clicking on the photo, you can get additional photos. By clicking on the address, you get a map of the property’s location. By clicking on “Franklin,” you get access to tax information, mortgage amounts, and transfer dates on each property. Hopefully, this is a way buyers for University District homes can get up-to-date information and make an informed purchase. We can show you any of these homes,so please contact The Jackson Team at 614-431-1220. Click Here to Access the Entire Inventory of University District Homes for Sale!
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By Joe Jackson, Clintonville and Central Ohio Real Estate Expert
(Keller Williams Capital Partners Realty)
Clintonville home buyers now can access the entire inventory of Clintonville homes for sale by using the link below. Once you open the link, you get the exact data as displayed in the Columbus MLS database. By clicking on the photo, you can get additional photos. By clicking on the address, you get a map of the property’s location. By clicking on “Franklin,” you get access to tax information, mortgage amounts, and transfer dates on each property. Hopefully, this is a way buyers for Clintonville homes can get up-to-date information and make an informed purchase. We can show you any of these homes,so please contact The Jackson Team at 614-431-1220 Click Here to Access the Entire Inventory of Clintonville Homes for Sale!
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By Manfred Lewis Leslie Horne & Associates, Realtor Spartanburg and Greenville SC
(Leslie Horne &Associates )
When it comes to buying the perfect home, it's bass-ically a numbers game. If you're ready to buy, send me a message and let's tune into your needs, develop a game plan, and get you settled the perfect home that will have you making CHORD memories for years to come.#realestate #realestateagent #listreports #buying #selling #realestateexpert #homeowner #dreamhome #homeownership #homebuying #homesearch #buyingahome #financehub
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By Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573, Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker
(MOOERS REALTY)
Country home in Maine.Could you use 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, over 2500' square feet of living space? Looking for a home with land in the country?Let's do this!Check out.. sneak a peak right now at the  97 Calais RD Hodgdon ME property listing video.Elevation behind your Northern Maine / Aroostook County home.Big farm and wood land property surrounding this Maine home with land. The no talking, just slowly turn your head for long country views in three directions is just one property perk.Be just barely outside Houlton Maine in your new country home in Maine.Ideal for home / business combination. The paved circular driveway, parking lot is a perk along with US RT 1 exposure.Extra lot surrounded by trees for even more elbow room at this Aroostook County real estate property listing.Hooke...
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
2111 Great Oak Dr, Tallahassee, FL Click here to Get Directions$275000 3 Beds - 2 Baths - 0.57 sqft Lot Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Nestled in the quiet neighborhood of Holly Hills, this fantastic three bedroom, two bathroom all brick home has so much curb appeal and old Tallahassee charm! Situated on a spacious and private double lot, this classic property is lives large with gleaming hardwood floors throughout most of the home, a well appointed kitchen with updated countertops and stainless steel appliances, a separate sunroom off of the oversized living area with an abundance of windows for much desired natural light throughout, and double doors leading out to the massive back deck overlooking the fully fenced yard! Updates have been completed (2016 Roof and 2018 Water Heater)...
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By Phyllis Lerner call 914.438.7556, Corcoran Legends Realty
(Corcoran Legends Realty)
JUST REDUCED TO $830,000 - Charming Side Hall Colonial in the very heart of the Pocantico Hills Hamlet. Beautiful property abuts the Rockefeller State Park land. So many old world details throughout this well maintained home. This 3 bedroom, 1 bath home has been freshly painted throughout. Solid hardwood floors ready to be refinshed. Gorgeous period staircase in entry hall. Full walk out basement. Large level backyard. Driveway to garage. Lots of possibilties to make it your own. Short distance to Pocantico Hills School, Olympic size pool, baby pool, tennis/pickle ball & basketball courts, playgrounds & ball fields. Surrounded by Rockefeller State Park walking trails. Pocantico School boasts Pre-K (3 & 4 year olds) through 8th grade & your choice of High School between Briarcliff, Pleas...
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By Phyllis Lerner call 914.438.7556, Corcoran Legends Realty
(Corcoran Legends Realty)
JUST REDUCED TO $830,000 - Charming Side Hall Colonial in the very heart of the Pocantico Hills Hamlet. Beautiful property abuts the Rockefeller State Park land. So many old world details throughout this well maintained home. This 3 bedroom, 1 bath home has been freshly painted throughout. Solid hardwood floors ready to be refinshed. Gorgeous period staircase in entry hall. Full walk out basement. Large level backyard. Driveway to garage. Lots of possibilties to make it your own. Short distance to Pocantico Hills School, Olympic size pool, baby pool, tennis/pickle ball & basketball courts, playgrounds & ball fields. Surrounded by Rockefeller State Park walking trails. Pocantico School boasts Pre-K (3 & 4 year olds) through 8th grade & your choice of High School between Briarcliff, Pleas...
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By Barbara Michaluk, Leisure World Specialist / Full Service REALTOR
(Weichert Realtors | Phone Direct 240-506-2434 | 301-681-0550 office)
Condo for Sale 3500 Forest Edge Dr 15-2F Silver Spring MD 2090655+ Gated Community – Beautifully renovated condo with 1 bedroom, 1.5 bathrooms. New kitchen with stainless appliances, granite counters. New doors in laundry room and new washer and dryer. New bathtub and tiles. New vanities in both bathrooms.  LVP flooring in the entire condo. All new paint and new light fixtures, outlets and switches.The Leisure World active senior community offers 2 clubhouses, theater, fitness center, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis and pickleball courts, 18-hole golf course, restaurants and lots of clubs and activities for all interests.Contact Barbara Michaluk, Weichert Realtors to schedule a showing.Phone 240-506-2434 
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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 - JOIN US - LIVE GUIDED INTERACTIVE VIRTUAL TOURSRegister for our next Live Virtual Factory, Design Center & Models ToursExperience a live virtual tour of our actual Westchester Modular Homes factory & models located at the factory, as well as custom homes that our customers have allowed us to shoot in 3D and share with you. If you are interested sign up at www.vt-sign-up.comWhat will you learn by attending the Live Virtual Factory Tour? - Learn about the Benefits & Advantages of Modular Construction - Experience the Design Software & how you can take a 3D Walkthrough of your Home before its built - Experience a 3D Tour of our Factory - Go on a 3D Tour of our Model Homes - Explore your Financing Options - Participate in a Q & A Session after Presentation Westchester Modu...
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