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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 Tom Bashe, Your Temecula Valley Expert
(Localist Realty)
Oceanside Weekly Market Update March 4th - 10th, 2024 Arbor Hill RECENTLY SOLD Edgehill Lane | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 578 sq. ft. | $375,000 Bay Shores NEWLY LISTED Driftwood Place | 3 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 1191 sq. ft. | $600,000 RECENTLY SOLD Baycliff Way | 2 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 1000 sq. ft. | $580,000 Costa Serena RECENTLY SOLD Gail Drive | 2 bedrooms | 1 baths | 1027 sq. ft. | $551,000 Lomas De Oro NEWLY LISTED Cameo Drive | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 846 sq. ft. | $625,000 Mission View NEWLY LISTED Vista Del Rio Way | 2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1210 sq. ft. | $615,000 RECENTLY SOLD La Casita Way | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1152 sq. ft. | $499,999 La Pinata Way | 2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1224 sq. ft. | $575,000 Ocean Hills Country Club RECENTLY SOLD Cordoba Way | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | ...
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
1140 Renae Way, Tallahassee, FL Click here to Get Directions$475000 4 Beds - 2.5 Baths - 0.3 acres Lot Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Location Location Location!!!! In the heart of Tallahassee right across the street from the Tallahassee Nurseries!! This 1 story sits on a quiet street with only 6 home sites! This home is completely turn key once the seller puts on a NEW Roof with an acceptable contract. The main ticket items have been done with all New $10,000 windows, New AC 2022, New Hot Tub hard wired in, New Giant Concrete deck, perfect for entertaining out back along with over 10K of landscaping over the past few years. Irrigation system along with recurring services for the yard, mosquitos, termites, yard mites, etc. Will not find similar listing!!!! Follow This Home
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
302 Hawkbill Ct, Tallahassee, FL Click here to Get Directions$385000 3 Beds - 2 Baths - 0.31 acres Lot Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Welcome to your new home! This beautifully maintained home sits on an expansive lot surrounded by mature landscaping. Inside, discover a sunlit haven with a spacious layout, large bedrooms, and abundant storage. The master suite offers a touch of luxury with new carpeting and a triple-mirror vanity. Enjoy year-round comfort with a newer HVAC system replaced in 2021 and cozy up to the wood-burning fireplace. Step outside to a serene screened porch with a hot tub & ample space for entertaining. This property is more than a home; it's an invitation to create lasting memories. Envision the warmth and charm that await you in this delightful abode! Follow T...
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By Tom Bashe, Your Temecula Valley Expert
(Localist Realty)
Normal Heights Weekly Market Update March 4th - 10th, 2024 33rd Street Manor RECENTLY SOLD 33Rd | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 540 sq. ft. | $399,000 Adela RECENTLY SOLD Madison Avenue | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 650 sq. ft. | $459,000 Casa Monterey RECENTLY SOLD Adams Avenue | 1 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 862 sq. ft. | $519,000 Monroe Manor RECENTLY SOLD Monroe Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 858 sq. ft. | $523,000
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By Manfred Lewis Leslie Horne & Associates, Realtor Spartanburg and Greenville SC
(Leslie Horne &Associates )
Embarking on the journey to your first home? 🏡✨ Let's navigate the process together! From setting your budget to finding your dream home and securing financing, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Reach out today, and let's turn your homeownership dreams into reality! #thehelpfulagent #home #houseexpert #house #listreports #homeowner #househunting #realestate #realtor #realestateagent #happyhome #happyhomeowners
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By Tom Bashe, Your Temecula Valley Expert
(Localist Realty)
Vista Weekly Market Update March 4th - 10th, 2024 Shadowridge Glen NEWLY LISTED Lupine Hills Drive | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1156 sq. ft. | $565,000 The Park BACK ON THE MARKET Diamond Way | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 708 sq. ft. | $434,900 Vista Cupertino RECENTLY SOLD Day Star Court | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1380 sq. ft. | $689,900
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By E. Steve Banis, Jr., https://www.SouthCarolinaHomesInc.com
(South Carolina Homes Inc.)
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By Tom Bashe, Your Temecula Valley Expert
(Localist Realty)
College Area Weekly Market Update March 4th - 10th, 2024 Lake Park Villas RECENTLY SOLD College Grove Way | 3 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1024 sq. ft. | $510,000
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By Tom Bashe, Your Temecula Valley Expert
(Localist Realty)
Mira Mesa Weekly Market Update March 4th - 10th, 2024 Quail Creek RECENTLY SOLD Black Mountain Road | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 686 sq. ft. | $405,000 Villas at Westmore RECENTLY SOLD Westmore Road | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 866 sq. ft. | $580,000
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By Tom Bashe, Your Temecula Valley Expert
(Localist Realty)
Rancho Bernardo Weekly Market Update March 4th - 10th, 2024 Bernardo Villas RECENTLY SOLD Rancho Bernardo Road | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1091 sq. ft. | $595,000 Mira La Paz RECENTLY SOLD Avenida Venusto | 2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1557 sq. ft. | $899,000 Morada NEWLY LISTED Caminito Pasadero | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 716 sq. ft. | $459,000 RECENTLY SOLD Caminito Cantilena | 2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1275 sq. ft. | $610,000 Playmor NEWLY LISTED Fairlie Road | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1209 sq. ft. | $659,000 San Moritz RECENTLY SOLD Vasquez Way | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1389 sq. ft. | $940,000 The Summit RECENTLY SOLD Alva Road | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 899 sq. ft. | $530,000 Alva Road | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 745 sq. ft. | $429,000 Vista Del Lago NEWLY LISTED Caminito Pasadero | 1 bedrooms | ...
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By Tom Bashe, Your Temecula Valley Expert
(Localist Realty)
Chula Vista Weekly Market Update March 4th - 10th, 2024 Cabo Bahia RECENTLY SOLD Cabo Bahia | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1024 sq. ft. | $575,000 Cottage Lane RECENTLY SOLD Lattice Lane | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1334 sq. ft. | $635,000 Masters Collection BACK ON THE MARKET La Costa Avenue | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1917 sq. ft. | $849,900 RECENTLY SOLD La Costa Avenue | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 2236 sq. ft. | $899,000 Rancho Rios NEWLY LISTED Rancho Court | 3 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 1274 sq. ft. | $579,900 Stonebridge II RECENTLY SOLD Hilltop Drive | 2 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 1036 sq. ft. | $424,900 Woodland Hills RECENTLY SOLD Telegraph Canyon Road | 3 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1186 sq. ft. | $540,000 Winding Walk RECENTLY SOLD Lattice Lane | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1334 sq. ft. | $635,000
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By Lise Howe, Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC
(Keller Williams Capital Properties)
New credit scores are coming for homebuyers and lenders in the last quarter of 2025, but it is never to early to start to understand what is changing and how it will affect you as a consumer and possible home buyer.The new FICO score and VantageScore Models New credit scores are coming for lenders to use in 2025. Lenders who want to sell mortgages to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac next year will have to begin using the new FICO Score 10T and VantageScore 4.0 scoring models by the fourth quarter, but they’ll also be allowed to submit two credit reports instead of three when calculating credit scores.That’s the new timetable laid out Thursday by Fannie and Freddie’s federal regulator, which sees retiring the Classic FICO credit score model and implementing “bi-merge” credit reporting at the s...
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
La Habra Weekly Market Update March 4th - 10th, 2024 Sunny Hills Village RECENTLY SOLD Devonshire Lane | 2 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 1082 sq. ft. | $647,000
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Buena Park Weekly Market Update March 4th - 10th, 2024 Highland Greens RECENTLY SOLD Henderson Green | 2 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 1088 sq. ft. | $644,000
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
At the bottom of Hobron Lane at the Ala Wai Boat Harbor, we're going to be talking about the pros and cons today of the Ilikai vs. the Ilikai Marina in Waikiki.... Read More
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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 Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Huntington Beach Weekly Market Update March 4th - 10th, 2024 Huntington Bayshore RECENTLY SOLD Lake Street | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1023 sq. ft. | $839,000 Huntington Landmark RECENTLY SOLD Coral Springs Court | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 784 sq. ft. | $508,000 Van Ness Court | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1091 sq. ft. | $735,000 Van Ness Court | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1066 sq. ft. | $599,000 Huntington Pacific RECENTLY SOLD Pacific Coast Highway | 2 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 968 sq. ft. | $1,350,000 Huntington Townhomes NEWLY LISTED Arena Circle | 2 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 1108 sq. ft. | $669,000 Portofino Cove NEWLY LISTED Countess Drive | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1129 sq. ft. | $1,500,000 RECENTLY SOLD Countess Drive | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 898 sq. ft. | $849,000 Seabridge Townhomes RECENTLY SOLD ...
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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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