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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 Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI, Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell
(HomeSmart Real Estate)
Here is your  free MLS search portal for PARADISE VALLEY Arizona Homes For Sale in September 2024 and UPDATED DAILY.  (Paradise Valley beween Camelback and Mummy Mountains by Jeff Masich)(Photo: Paradise Valley pool home and Camelback Mountain by Jeff Masich)Paradise Valley Arizona and the many Luxury Estates are next door to Scottsdale! Here are PV Homes For Sale and UPDATED DAILYwith Free Arizona MLS access with your own personal portal are Paradise Valley Arizona homes for sale from all brokers. Paradise Valley is a 'Paradise' nestled between Camelback Mountain and Mummy Mountain and is west of Scottsdale. Home of Corporate Officers to Sports Stars. I provide for you my FREE MLS with Paradise Valley Arizona homes for sale ALWAYS UP TO DATE or search in other cities also. Luxurious Pa...
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By Tom Bashe, Your Temecula Valley Expert
(Localist Realty)
Lake Elsinore Weekly Market Update September 9th - 15th, 2024 Brookview Terrace NEWLY LISTED Canyon Hills Road | 2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1274 sq. ft. | $443,000 Vista Del Lago RECENTLY SOLD Vista Way | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1386 sq. ft. | $455,000
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
1102 Betton Road, Tallahassee, FL Click here to Get Directions$325,000 2 Beds - Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Three Bed Two Bath Single Family Home For Sale BETTON HILL For Only $325,000. The home is located the a highly desired NE/Midtown neighborhood! The excellent location is within walking distance of parks, restaurants, theatres, medical facilities. Additionally, it is just minutes from downtown FSU, Tallahassee State Collège And Florida A&M. This four side classic brick home has a screened room, multiple large decks and two storage sheds. Additionally it has a newer roof and real hardwood floors throughout. This is a rare opportunity that you don't want to miss! Follow This Home
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By Elyse Berman, PA, Boca Raton FL (561) 716-7824
(LoKation Real Estate)
Buying A Condo Is Not As Easy As It SeemsBuying a condo is easy or so you would think.    We see it in commercials and ads all the time.   They say, go online and apply for a mortgage - one, two, three.  What they don't tell you is real estate is local.From my experience as a buyer's agent in Boca Raton, I'm telling you it's not so.Buying a condo is not as easy as it appears.With all the publicity about the NAR settlements in the news, buyers are hearing all sorts of things these days.  They're thinking, We can go online and buy a condo. Who needs a buyer's agent? Let's apply for a loan online and just call the listing agent.After 20 years as a full-time Realtor and retired Court Reporter in Boca Raton, I'm here to tell you you need representation.  More than you realize.   You need a g...
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Pasadena Weekly Market Update September 2nd - 8th, 2024 Granite Park NEWLY LISTED Granite Drive | 2 bedrooms | 3 baths | 1943 sq. ft. | $1,900,000 Surfwood Point RECENTLY SOLD Blanche Street | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1060 sq. ft. | $498,000 Villa San Pasqual II RECENTLY SOLD San Pasqual Street | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 923 sq. ft. | $699,000
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Sherman Oaks Weekly Market Update September 2nd - 8th, 2024 14560 Clark St NEWLY LISTED Clark Street | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 815 sq. ft. | $557,000 Benefit Condominiums RECENTLY SOLD Benefit Street | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1144 sq. ft. | $695,000 Castillion NEWLY LISTED Dickens Street | 2 bedrooms | 1 baths | 1445 sq. ft. | $629,000 Chateau Royale NEWLY LISTED Willis Avenue | 3 bedrooms | 1 baths | 1446 sq. ft. | $749,995 Coldwater Creek BACK ON THE MARKET Coldwater Canyon Avenue | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 655 sq. ft. | $429,900 Dickens Contemporary RECENTLY SOLD Dickens Street | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1338 sq. ft. | $675,000 Golden Palms NEWLY LISTED Kester Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1194 sq. ft. | $595,000
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Silver Lake Weekly Market Update September 2nd - 8th, 2024 Cedar Lodge RECENTLY SOLD Griffith Park | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1070 sq. ft. | $439,000
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By Michael Elliott, Burlington, New Jersey Residential Sales
(Fathom Realty)
A roof on a small cape will cost closer to $6,000- $6,500.  Great info here. Buying a home is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make, so the last thing you want is for that investment to turn into a money pit. That’s why a thorough home inspection is crucial! The Top 3 Most Expensive Home Repairs—and Why a Home Inspection is a Must! When buying a home, it’s easy to fall in love with the perfect layout, beautiful finishes, and ideal location. But don’t forget—what you can’t see can hurt your wallet! As a realtor with over 35 years of experience in banking and real estate, I always emphasize the importance of a home inspection. Here are the top three most expensive home repairs that can turn your dream home into a financial nightmare: 1. Foundation Repairs:Foundation issues are n...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
Buying a home is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make, so the last thing you want is for that investment to turn into a money pit. That’s why a thorough home inspection is crucial!The Top 3 Most Expensive Home Repairs—and Why a Home Inspection is a Must!When buying a home, it’s easy to fall in love with the perfect layout, beautiful finishes, and ideal location. But don’t forget—what you can’t see can hurt your wallet! As a realtor with over 35 years of experience in banking and real estate, I always emphasize the importance of a home inspection. Here are the top three most expensive home repairs that can turn your dream home into a financial nightmare:1. Foundation Repairs:Foundation issues are no joke. Problems like moisture damage, wood rot, or termite damage can easily co...
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Los Feliz Weekly Market Update September 2nd - 8th, 2024 Los Feliz Towers BACK ON THE MARKET Los Feliz Boulevard | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 992 sq. ft. | $1,095,000 The Hillhurst RECENTLY SOLD Hillhurst Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1064 sq. ft. | $599,000
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Sylmar Weekly Market Update September 2nd - 8th, 2024 Northpointe Villas NEWLY LISTED Beaver Street | 3 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1243 sq. ft. | $515,000
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Northridge Weekly Market Update September 2nd - 8th, 2024 Northridge Gardens RECENTLY SOLD Amigo Avenue | 3 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1728 sq. ft. | $749,900 Regents Court NEWLY LISTED Kinzie Street | 2 bedrooms | 0 baths | 1362 sq. ft. | $580,000
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Van Nuys Weekly Market Update September 2nd - 8th, 2024 Valley Oaks I BACK ON THE MARKET Sherman Way | 3 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1219 sq. ft. | $545,000 Sherman Way | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 959 sq. ft. | $475,000
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Brentwood Weekly Market Update September 2nd - 8th, 2024 Brentwood Goshen RECENTLY SOLD Goshen Avenue | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 2150 sq. ft. | $1,395,000 Wilshire Borgata NEWLY LISTED Wilshire Boulevard | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1365 sq. ft. | $999,000 1175 Amherst RECENTLY SOLD Amherst Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1781 sq. ft. | $1,375,000
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Canoga Park Weekly Market Update September 2nd - 8th, 2024 Elkwood Terrace RECENTLY SOLD Topanga Canyon #224 Boulevard | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 919 sq. ft. | $465,000 Remmet NEWLY LISTED Remmet Avenue | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 619 sq. ft. | $389,000 Village Park NEWLY LISTED International Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 1 baths | 826 sq. ft. | $339,500
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
1102 Betton Road, Tallahassee, FL Click here to Get Directions$325,000 2 Beds - Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Three Bed Two Bath Single Family Home For Sale BETTON HILL For Only $325,000. The home is located the a highly desired NE/Midtown neighborhood! The excellent location is within walking distance of parks, restaurants, theatres, medical facilities. Additionally, it is just minutes from downtown FSU, Tallahassee State Collège And Florida A&M. This four side classic brick home has a screened room, multiple large decks and two storage sheds. Additionally it has a newer roof and real hardwood floors throughout. This is a rare opportunity that you don't want to miss! Follow This Home
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On September 10, 2024, Realtor.com published the following very good helpful report about the week of September 29, to October 5 is the best time to buy a home.Why Early October is the best time to buy a house?Plentiful listings,Less competition from other buyers,A more manageable market pace,Lower post-peak home prices,More price reductions,The potential for more fresh listings,Now is a great time for home buyers get ready to search and buy a home.For complete more detailed information about the week of September 29, to October 5 is the best time to buy a home, please click HERE
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Wilshire Corridor Weekly Market Update September 2nd - 8th, 2024 La Tour NEWLY LISTED Wilshire Boulevard | 3 bedrooms | 3.5 baths | 3190 sq. ft. | $2,450,000 The Diplomat NEWLY LISTED Wilshire Boulevard | 2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1834 sq. ft. | $1,449,000 The Westholme RECENTLY SOLD Wilshire | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1312 sq. ft. | $585,000 Wilshire Holmby RECENTLY SOLD Wilshire Boulevard | 1 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 1105 sq. ft. | $788,000 Wilshire Selby East RECENTLY SOLD Wilshire Boulevard | 2 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 971 sq. ft. | $558,000 Wilshire Selby West BACK ON THE MARKET Wilshire Boulevard | 1 bedrooms | 2 baths | 948 sq. ft. | $675,000 Wilshire Boulevard | 1 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 738 sq. ft. | $700,000 Wilshire Thayer RECENTLY SOLD Wilshire Boulevard | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 17...
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By Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI, Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell
(HomeSmart Real Estate)
Have you thought what It would be to living on a golf course lot in sunny Scottsdale Arizona? Here is your list UPDATED DAILY for Scottsdale golf course homes for sale on the MLS listed by all brokers. Check here for pictures, prices and details of single family detached homes, condos, townhomes and patio homes on golf course lots.   Golf, sunsets, cacti, patio looking on the fairway now we are talking. Like golf course water views? Also, for a variation, check out Scottsdale waterfront homes for sale. Call/Text me Jeff Masich 480-242-6500 as your Buyer's REALTOR® for any homes listed on the MLS. Scottsdale golf course homes with great views are very nice!Scottsdale Arizona Golf Course Homes UPDATED DAILY on MLSScottsdale Golf Course Homes for Sale (all types) for a FULL PAGE view of de...
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By Rosie Crow, Exceeding Expectations. Delivering Results
(Serving Sugar Land, Richmond, Rosenberg, Missouri City)
Candela, a 578-acre master-planned community by Johnson Development Services, offers an exceptional living experience in Richmond, TX. Located just 30 miles southwest of Houston near FM 359 and the Westpark Tollway, Candela provides convenient access to major highways like Hwy 90, Grand Parkway, and Westpark Tollway. Major employers in Houston, Katy and Sugar Land are only a short drive away. Residents can also enjoy nearby stores, restaurants, and shopping centers.Since its development in 2021, this community has been growing rapidly, offering a range of beautiful homes and amenities.  As I was taking photos of Candela for my blog, I thought I might as well do a short video giving you a tour of the beautiful amenities offered here including a model home tour.Check out my YouTube video:...
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