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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)
Westwood Weekly Market Update March 11th - 17th, 2024 Malcolm Villas NEWLY LISTED Malcolm Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1534 sq. ft. | $1,250,000 Park Westwood Towers BACK ON THE MARKET Hilgard Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 1029 sq. ft. | $850,000 The Colony at Westwood BACK ON THE MARKET Veteran Avenue | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 661 sq. ft. | $595,000 Almayo Chateau RECENTLY SOLD Almayo Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1673 sq. ft. | $1,030,000 Almayo Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1673 sq. ft. | $1,049,000 Kinnard Villas NEWLY LISTED Kinnard Avenue | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 733 sq. ft. | $639,000 The Beverly Westwood RECENTLY SOLD Veteran Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1368 sq. ft. | $899,000 Veteran Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1490 sq. ft. | $995,000
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By E. Steve Banis, Jr., https://www.SouthCarolinaHomesInc.com
(South Carolina Homes Inc.)
BUY HERE AVAILABLE  TODAY!!🈚▐►NO BANK QUALIFYING RENT to OWN Brick House 3bd Summerville-CharlestonSee Video Tour on our WholeSale Buyer Website Below ★Two Rent to Own Options to Choose ★ or Buy Outright for Cash Discount  ★ JUST RENOVATED & UPDATED - SEE WEBSITE BELOW★ ★BUY HERE AVAILABLE TODAY!! 3 bd BRICK HOUSE RENOVATED  PLUS LAND – NEW APPLIANCES, Large Yard Front and Back, Trees, PLUS Shed! MORE! ★ ★ BUY HERE  WholeSale Buyer Values see:✴️▐►SCInvestmentProperties.com ★ ★★ We contact ALL who Visit Our FREE Preferred Buyer VIPCall Steve for Appointment★ ★See Our BUYER Website Below to BUY Your Next House - Mobile Home or Land for CASH:   SEE On Our BUYER WEBSITE to Buy a Home 🈚▐►Rent to Own Brick House 3bd - 2ba Lovely Subdivision Summerville 29485★ ★ We Are the Mt Pleasant SC Real ...
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Panorama City Weekly Market Update March 11th - 17th, 2024 Valley Pines BACK ON THE MARKET Chase Street | 2 bedrooms | 1 baths | 847 sq. ft. | $359,000 Willis Villas NEWLY LISTED Willis Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 1 baths | 779 sq. ft. | $349,900
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Playa Vista Weekly Market Update March 11th - 17th, 2024 Coronado Playa Vista BACK ON THE MARKET Playa Vista Drive | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1210 sq. ft. | $1,099,000 The Metro BACK ON THE MARKET Crescent | 2 bedrooms | 1 baths | 1310 sq. ft. | $965,000
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Venice Weekly Market Update March 11th - 17th, 2024 Venice Renaissance NEWLY LISTED Main Street | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1433 sq. ft. | $995,000 Silicon Beach Lofts RECENTLY SOLD Princeton Drive | 0 bedrooms | 3 baths | 3141 sq. ft. | $2,750,000
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Downtown Los Angeles Weekly Market Update March 11th - 17th, 2024 Barker Block Lofts RECENTLY SOLD S Hewitt Street | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 950 sq. ft. | $725,000 Vero RECENTLY SOLD Wilshire | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1140 sq. ft. | $539,800
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By E. Steve Banis, Jr., https://www.SouthCarolinaHomesInc.com
(South Carolina Homes Inc.)
🈚▐►NO BANK QUALIFYING RENT to OWN Brick House 3bd Summerville-CharlestonSee Video Tour on our WholeSale Buyer Website Below ★Two Rent to Own Options to Choose ★ or Buy Outright for Cash Discount  ★ JUST RENOVATED & UPDATED - SEE WEBSITE BELOW★ ★BUY HERE AVAILABLE TODAY!! 3 bd BRICK HOUSE RENOVATED  PLUS LAND – NEW APPLIANCES, Large Yard Front and Back, Trees, PLUS Shed! MORE! ★ ★ BUY HERE  WholeSale Buyer Values see:✴️▐► SCInvestmentProperties.com ★ ★★ We contact ALL who Visit Our FREE Preferred Buyer VIPCall Steve for Appointment★ ★See Our BUYER Website Below to BUY Your Next House - Mobile Home or Land for CASH:   SEE On Our BUYER WEBSITE to Buy a Home We Are the Mt Pleasant SC Real Estate Investment Company. Serving the Greater Charleston South Carolina Community Since 2002.★ We Are ...
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
7031 Dardwood Ln, Tallahassee, FL Click here to Get Directions$415000 5 Beds - 3 Baths - 1.3 acres Lot Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Discover the ultimate blend of space, comfort, and versatility in this charming 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom residence on 1.3 acres. An attached in-law suite with a full kitchen provides flexibility for extended family or guests. Seize this opportunity to create your own sanctuary in a peaceful, yet conveniently located setting. Roof is 2019 & HVAC is 2022. Follow This Home
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By Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI, Arizona Homes and Land Group/ Buy or Sell
(HomeSmart Real Estate)
Views of local landmark Camelback Mountain are prominent from McCormick Ranch one of the best places to live in Scottsdale Arizona. It is where YOU WANT TO LIVE! (Photo: 8020 N 72nd Place, hear McCormick Ranch, in Scottsdale, Arizona, Jeff Masich)Think of this home at 8020 72nd Place, Scottsdale adjacent to the entrance of the Ranch. This is the least expensive at $699K 2500+sf pool home in the area nestled beween McCormick and Gainey Ranches and Paradise Valley. (Photo by Jeff Masich: home for sale 8020 N 72nd Place on edge of McCormick Ranch for $699K plus $699/mo land lease.)Camelback Mountain view from 8020 S 72nd Place, Scottsdale, Arizona (Photo: Jef Masich)Buy a home with your own views of Camelback Mountain with the ALWAYS UP TO DATE  Active, Pending and Recently Sold Homes on M...
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Pasadena Weekly Market Update March 11th - 17th, 2024 285 S Sierra Madre Blvd BACK ON THE MARKET S S. Sierra Madre Boulevard | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1012 sq. ft. | $725,000 Granite Park NEWLY LISTED Granite Drive | 3 bedrooms | 3 baths | 2538 sq. ft. | $1,860,000
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Canoga Park Weekly Market Update March 11th - 17th, 2024 Parthenia Independence RECENTLY SOLD Parthenia Street | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 606 sq. ft. | $349,000 Village Park RECENTLY SOLD International Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 883 sq. ft. | $360,000
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Culver City Weekly Market Update March 11th - 17th, 2024 Heather Village BACK ON THE MARKET Green Valley Circle | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1110 sq. ft. | $649,000 Lakeside Village RECENTLY SOLD Summertime Lane | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 915 sq. ft. | $669,000 The Buckingham RECENTLY SOLD Buckingham | 2 bedrooms | 1 baths | 1130 sq. ft. | $673,000 The Windsor BACK ON THE MARKET Windsor Way | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1168 sq. ft. | $679,000
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By KAREN SANCHEZ, ...Marketing your home like no one else will.
( Reputable Realty)
At 1:28 the Beach Boys sing about Redondo Beach, LA.   You've probably been singing about it for years.  It happens to be where I grew up.  I was a fortunate kid, walking to the beach or to the mall in the other direction.  In case you haven't been there, you will want to stroll on the stand, which is basically a sidewalk on the beach, or shop the pier.  The area of Redondo Beach is  6.21 sq. miles. There is a wonderful community in New Braunfels that is 3900 sq. ft or 6.09 sq. miles.  The neighborhood features rolling hills, wooded land, 4000 one-plus acre homesites, and includes:  7,800+ Sq. Ft. Fitness Club with extensive weight and cardio equipment, saunas, hot tub and indoor/outdoor fitness classes Resort-style Olympic-sized pool with a deck, chaises and shade covering Owner’s Outd...
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Tarzana Weekly Market Update March 11th - 17th, 2024 California Place RECENTLY SOLD Hatteras Street | 2 bedrooms | 1 baths | 830 sq. ft. | $449,500 California Village BACK ON THE MARKET Etiwanda Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 1 baths | 855 sq. ft. | $429,000 Regent Court RECENTLY SOLD Clark Street | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1495 sq. ft. | $619,000 Tara Village BACK ON THE MARKET Hatteras Street | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 870 sq. ft. | $440,000 Villa Lorena RECENTLY SOLD Burbank Boulevard | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 991 sq. ft. | $425,000
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Sylmar Weekly Market Update March 11th - 17th, 2024 Emily Condominiums RECENTLY SOLD Foothill Boulevard | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 615 sq. ft. | $230,000
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Wilshire Corridor Weekly Market Update March 11th - 17th, 2024 Marie Antoinette BACK ON THE MARKET Wilshire Boulevard | 3 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1459 sq. ft. | $875,000 The Dorchester BACK ON THE MARKET Wilshire Boulevard | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1407 sq. ft. | $1,175,000 Wilshire House RECENTLY SOLD Wilshire Boulevard | 3 bedrooms | 5 baths | 5424 sq. ft. | $8,495,000
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Koreatown Weekly Market Update March 11th - 17th, 2024 Solair RECENTLY SOLD Wilshire | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1430 sq. ft. | $758,800 Wilshire Boulevard | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1390 sq. ft. | $985,000 The Mercury NEWLY LISTED Wilshire Boulevard | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 710 sq. ft. | $554,000 RECENTLY SOLD Wilshire | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 710 sq. ft. | $438,800
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
North Hollywood Weekly Market Update March 11th - 17th, 2024 Bakman Towers RECENTLY SOLD Bakman Avenue | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 664 sq. ft. | $399,950 Laurel Bliss RECENTLY SOLD Laurel Canyon Boulevard | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1060 sq. ft. | $465,000 North Hollywood Terrace NEWLY LISTED Morse Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 904 sq. ft. | $449,000 Sutton Terrace South RECENTLY SOLD Coldwater Canyon Avenue | 3 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1628 sq. ft. | $615,000 The Artista RECENTLY SOLD Denny Avenue | 3 bedrooms | 3.5 baths | 1762 sq. ft. | $850,000 Villa Casitas RECENTLY SOLD Kittridge Street | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 696 sq. ft. | $345,000
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By Dan Rochon, Top Realtor in Northern Virginia
(Greetings Virginia with eXp Realty)
HOW TO NAIL YOUR FIRST HOME PURCHASEBuying a home for the first time gives you different emotions, such as excitement, nervousness, and even anxiety. It is a big decision that only happens a few times in most people’s lives. You might think buying a home is fairly easy, but it requires many considerations and processes.Since it is a big decision, it will suck if you buy a home and realize in the end that you don’t want certain aspects such as the location, the neighborhood, some parts of the home, or other things. After you buy a home, it will be with you for the longest time, so you must know exactly what to do in each process.Today, we will dive into the five tips you need as a first-time homebuyer to ensure that the first home you buy will be perfect and will not give you a lot of pr...
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Century City Weekly Market Update March 11th - 17th, 2024 Park Place NEWLY LISTED Century Park Lane | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1340 sq. ft. | $1,249,000 The Century RECENTLY SOLD W Century Drive | 2 bedrooms | 3 baths | 2780 sq. ft. | $3,700,000
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