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Is It Rude to Offer Less Than Asking Price on a House? A Real Estate Expert Explains
How I Got This House
A Three-Story Brick Home Provided Room to Grow (and Entertain Guests) for Its New Owners
A Florida Duplex Became a Peaceful Retirement Retreat for This Homebuyer
These Frustrated First-Time Buyers Reworked Their Wishlist—and Finally Found Their Dream Home
8 Things That Make Real Estate Pros Think Twice About Buying a Home
6 Green Flags That Real Estate Pros Look for When House Hunting
How Do I Vet My Neighbors Before Buying a Home?
Lost Out on Your Dream Home? Try These 6 Expert Tips to Restart Your Search
6 Smart Strategies for Winning a Bidding War on Your New Home
7 Signs You’ve Found Your Dream Home
Before Buying a House with Friends, Consider These 4 Essential Factors
What Do All Those Home Listing Details Mean? This Expert-Vetted Guide Can Help
Ready to Downsize Your Home? Here’s What to Do if Options Aren’t Available on the Market
This Is the Best Time to List Your Home This Year, According to Zillow
8 Moving Day Tasks You’re Probably Forgetting to Do
Is a Multigenerational Home Right for Your Family? Use These 5 Tips to Decide
Moving to a New Home? Here’s How to Make Sure Its Location Is a Good Fit for Your Family
10 Decorating Tasks to Do First When Moving into a New Home
Are You Ready to Move? What to Consider to Time It Right, According to Experts
How to Know if You’re Ready to Buy Your First Home: 8 Factors to Consider
How the Pandemic Transformed Home Buying—A Look Back at the Past 5 Years
Are DIY Renovations Worth It? Here's the Verdict, According to Real Estate Agents
Just Moved In? Here’s How to Introduce Yourself to Neighbors for a Lasting Community
How to Pick a Real Estate Agent: 4 Tips for Choosing the Right One
Can You Take Your Appliances When You Move? Plus When to Leave Them
These Are the Top 10 Cities with the Highest 'Singles Tax,' According to Zillow
How Important Is a Home's Improvement History While Making a Purchase Decision?
11 Seriously Easy Things to Do to Boost Your Home’s Value Before Selling It
Here's How to Plan a Renovation Timeline—Plus Tips to Stay on Track
Moving Out of a Shared Space? Dividing Furniture Can Be Simple—Here's How
Do You Really Need to Put 20% Down on a House? Here's What Experts Say
5 Home-Buying Trends That Will Define 2025, According to Real Estate Experts
What Does It Mean to Delist Your Home? Pros and Cons to Consider First
Considering a Cash Offer on a House? Keep These Things in Mind
How Long Does It Take to Build a House?
Your House Should Face This Direction for the Most Natural Light, Experts Say
What Is a Spec House? Everything to Know Before Buying
Having a Plant Ledge Could Help Your Home Sell Faster, According to Zillow
5 Renting Mistakes to Avoid Before Signing a Lease
4 Hidden Costs of Accessory Dwelling Units You Need to Know
5 Expert Tips to Deal with Difficult Neighbors (and Keep Peace on Your Street)
5 Must-Know Tips for Working with an HOA
What is the Standard Ceiling Height?
How to Assess a Home’s Sustainability to Choose One That’s Right for You
Can You Refuse to Join a Homeowners Association?
What Is a Deck and Can it Boost Your Resale Value?
What is a Ranch-Style House?
What Does Pending Mean in Real Estate?
Should You Buy a Home on a Corner Lot?
Should You Buy a New Construction Home?
What Is a Starter Home?
Porches and Patios Aren’t the Same Thing—Here’s What Sets Them Apart
The Tri-Level House Is a Type of the Classic Split-Level
100 Years of Real Estate and Homeownership, Through the Pages of BHG
No, a Den Room Isn’t the Same Thing as a Living Room or Family Room
The Difference Between Family Room vs. Living Room
What Is a Single-Family Home?
What Is a Bi-Level House?
What Is a Prefab Home?
What Is a Duplex House?
When was My House Built—and Why You Want to Know
What Is an Open House? Here's What to Expect