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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 Will Hamm, "Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"
(Hamm Homes)
With such diverse architectural designs available, it can be challenging to determine the ideal fit based on personal preference and lifestyle. After all, each one boasts distinctive characteristics, from the charming coziness of cottages to the sleek modern lines of contemporary residences. Learn more about the following home styles, including some of their pros and cons, to find out which one perfectly complements your vision and needs. Cape Cod Immensely popular from the 1920s to the mid-1950s, these simply designed homes have an appeal that endures to this day. They typically feature shutter-clad dormer windows, steeply pitched shake or clapboard roofs, central chimneys, shingled exteriors, and main front entrances. Over time, older Cape Cod homes have been expanded and modernized ...
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By Tom Bashe, Your Temecula Valley Expert
(Localist Realty)
Ocean Beach Weekly Market Update March 18th - 24th, 2024 4841 Del Monte Ave RECENTLY SOLD Del Monte Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 1 baths | 750 sq. ft. | $750,000 Spray RECENTLY SOLD Spray Street | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 612 sq. ft. | $775,000
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By Tom Bashe, Your Temecula Valley Expert
(Localist Realty)
University City Weekly Market Update March 18th - 24th, 2024 Genesee Highlands RECENTLY SOLD Camino Lita | 3 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 1472 sq. ft. | $780,000 Camino Glorita | 2 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 945 sq. ft. | $669,000 La Jolla Village Park NEWLY LISTED Regents Drive | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 835 sq. ft. | $649,900 La Paz RECENTLY SOLD Porte La Paz | 2 bedrooms | 1 baths | 806 sq. ft. | $695,000 Pines of La Jolla RECENTLY SOLD Regents Road | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 894 sq. ft. | $679,000 The Park RECENTLY SOLD Agee Street | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 692 sq. ft. | $525,000
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By Bill Salvatore - East Valley, Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net
(Arizona Elite Properties )
Finding the right home contractor is vital to achieving your dream home renovation! Here are my top tips: do your research, ask for references, check licenses and insurance, and most importantly, trust your instincts. Don't settle for whoever costs less. If you're overwhelmed and just want to find a new home, give me a call! #thehelpfulagent #home #houseexpert #house #listreports #homeowner #househunting #homereno #hometips #happyhome #realestate #realtor #realestateagent #investment
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By Tom Bashe, Your Temecula Valley Expert
(Localist Realty)
La Jolla Weekly Market Update March 18th - 24th, 2024 Villa La Jolla RECENTLY SOLD Via Mallorca | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 691 sq. ft. | $625,000 Woodlands North RECENTLY SOLD Villa La Jolla Dr 17 | 2 bedrooms | 1 baths | 840 sq. ft. | $749,000
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By Dick Betts, REALTOR® The Villages, Florida
(TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE)
After being gone for nine days it’s great to be back home.  There is no place like The Villages, Florida and happy to be back at work.  Did get an extra three days away due to three flight cancellation but main thing is home now!Got some questions when I was gone and tried to answer them but wanted to share some topics that come up often.  Lenders, many of you are coming here without a relationship with a lender, shop around and get a couple different rates.  My lender guy Ronda (she’s not a guy) is my go to, she is a mortgage broker and has a long list of lenders she uses.Insurance, forget what you have read about Florida insurance when it comes to The Villages.  Yes, if you want a million-dollar mansion on the beach that has been struck by hurricanes year after year you will pay but i...
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By Manfred Lewis Leslie Horne & Associates, Realtor Spartanburg and Greenville SC
(Leslie Horne &Associates )
Finding the right home contractor is vital to achieving your dream home renovation! Here are my top tips: do your research, ask for references, check licenses and insurance, and most importantly, trust your instincts. Don't settle for whoever costs less. If you're overwhelmed and just want to find a new home, give me a call! #thehelpfulagent #home #houseexpert #house #listreports #homeowner #househunting #homereno #hometips #happyhome #realestate #realtor #realestateagent #investment
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By Tom Bashe, Your Temecula Valley Expert
(Localist Realty)
La Mesa Weekly Market Update March 18th - 24th, 2024 Avocado Village RECENTLY SOLD Avocado Village Court | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1068 sq. ft. | $567,000 Central Park La Mesa NEWLY LISTED Amaya Drive | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 691 sq. ft. | $429,000 Amaya Drive | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 988 sq. ft. | $570,000 RECENTLY SOLD Amaya Drive | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 988 sq. ft. | $575,000 Parkway Villas RECENTLY SOLD Parkway Drive | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1610 sq. ft. | $719,000
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By E. Steve Banis, Jr., https://www.SouthCarolinaHomesInc.com
(South Carolina Homes Inc.)
NO BANK QUALIFYING RENT to OWN House Summerville🈚▐►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 AVAILABLE  TODAY!! 3 bd - 1ba BRICK HOUSE RENOVATED  PLUS LAND – NEW APPLIANCES Yard Shed! MORE! 🈚▐►NO BANK QUALIFYING RENT to OWN Brick House 3bd Summerville-Charleston ★Two Rent to Own Options to Choose ★ or Buy Outright for Cash Discount  ★ JUST RENOVATED - SEE WEBSITE BELOW★ ★ BUY HERE  WholeSale Buyer Values see:✴️▐►SCInvestmentProperties.com ★ ★★ We ...
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By Tom Bashe, Your Temecula Valley Expert
(Localist Realty)
Downtown San Diego Weekly Market Update March 18th - 24th, 2024 350 West Ash NEWLY LISTED W Ash | 1 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 670 sq. ft. | $635,000 Acqua Vista RECENTLY SOLD W Beech Street | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 938 sq. ft. | $699,900 Alta RECENTLY SOLD 6Th Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 960 sq. ft. | $899,000 Crown Bay NEWLY LISTED K Street | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 965 sq. ft. | $737,500 Diamond Terrace RECENTLY SOLD 9Th Avenue | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 826 sq. ft. | $555,000 La Vita RECENTLY SOLD Union Street | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 681 sq. ft. | $599,999 Marina Park RECENTLY SOLD State Street | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 824 sq. ft. | $570,000 Pacific Terrace RECENTLY SOLD J Street | 1 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 892 sq. ft. | $665,000 Park Row RECENTLY SOLD Kettner Boulevard | 1 bedrooms...
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
2880 Gulfwind Dr W, Tallahassee, FL Click here to Get Directions$170000 2 Beds - 2 Baths - 3484.8 sqft Lot Photos Maps & Local Schools Print NEW ROOF!! Discover the perfect blend of comfort and convenience in this delightful 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom move in ready townhouse nestled within the Herring Place Community. Boasting a spacious 1040 square feet of well-designed living space, this single-story gem is an ideal haven for those seeking a cozy and contemporary living experience. Recent updates include brand new carpet in the bedrooms, fresh paint, a brand new range and refrigerator and a new sink in the bathroom. Enjoy vaulted ceilings, eat-in kitchen, and walk-in closets in both of the bedrooms. Buyer to verify exact measurements. Follow This Home
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By Tom Bashe, Your Temecula Valley Expert
(Localist Realty)
College Area Weekly Market Update March 18th - 24th, 2024 Aspens RECENTLY SOLD El Cajon Boulevard | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1123 sq. ft. | $485,000 College Park Townhomes NEWLY LISTED 60Th | 2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1041 sq. ft. | $599,000 Collwood Villas NEWLY LISTED Collwood Boulevard | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 731 sq. ft. | $415,000 Tuscany Place RECENTLY SOLD Rolando Court | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 578 sq. ft. | $359,900 Rolando Court | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 573 sq. ft. | $349,900
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By Tom Bashe, Your Temecula Valley Expert
(Localist Realty)
Rancho Bernardo Weekly Market Update March 18th - 24th, 2024 Bernardo Greens NEWLY LISTED Corte Sabio | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1032 sq. ft. | $699,000 RECENTLY SOLD Corte Sabio | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1032 sq. ft. | $599,000 Campana Villas RECENTLY SOLD Caminito Campana | 3 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1454 sq. ft. | $898,000 Haciendas RECENTLY SOLD Caminito Cancion | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1372 sq. ft. | $549,800 Las Brisas RECENTLY SOLD Paseo Lucido | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1372 sq. ft. | $797,000 Mira La Paz NEWLY LISTED Avenida Venusto | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1353 sq. ft. | $740,000 RECENTLY SOLD Avenida Venusto | 2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1464 sq. ft. | $729,890 Morada RECENTLY SOLD Caminito Cantilena | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 716 sq. ft. | $450,000 Oaks North Villas NEWLY LISTED Via Nasc...
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Cypress Weekly Market Update March 18th - 24th, 2024 Midwood Manor RECENTLY SOLD Stratton Court | 4 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1327 sq. ft. | $779,500 Tanglewood RECENTLY SOLD Elizabeth Court | 4 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1748 sq. ft. | $855,000
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
As you come out of the Hilton Hawaiian Village on to Ala Moana Blvd., you've got The Ilikai to the left with a restaurant on the top, (which used to be Sarrento's). Then you've got Pomaikai, which is the blue building. At the top, behind there, you have Discovery Bay. Then, you've got The Palms, which is a vacation rental condo, where you can do legal short term rentals. Then, you've got The Wailana across the street and they're going to put in a new Foodland Farms there... Read More
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Garden Grove Weekly Market Update March 18th - 24th, 2024 Garden Park NEWLY LISTED Newhope Street | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1118 sq. ft. | $570,000 BACK ON THE MARKET Newhope Street | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1404 sq. ft. | $699,000 Les Jardins RECENTLY SOLD Spring Water Court | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 693 sq. ft. | $440,000 Bay Hill Court | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 873 sq. ft. | $500,000 Peppertree Townhomes BACK ON THE MARKET Larson Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1254 sq. ft. | $635,000
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Stanton Weekly Market Update March 18th - 24th, 2024 Chapman Villas BACK ON THE MARKET Chapman Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1168 sq. ft. | $635,000 Crosspointe Village RECENTLY SOLD Briarglen Loop | 2 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 1000 sq. ft. | $540,000 Palazzo at Rennaissance Plaza RECENTLY SOLD Piero | 2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1442 sq. ft. | $670,000 Torino | 2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1385 sq. ft. | $685,000 Sunshine Village BACK ON THE MARKET Dudley Way | 4 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1348 sq. ft. | $699,000
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Rancho Santa Margarita Weekly Market Update March 18th - 24th, 2024 Alicante RECENTLY SOLD Vista Frondosa | 3 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 2195 sq. ft. | $1,295,000 Calle Del Norte | 3 bedrooms | 1 baths | 1757 sq. ft. | $1,099,000 Bella Ventana RECENTLY SOLD Pomelo | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1394 sq. ft. | $675,000 La Ventana RECENTLY SOLD Pomelo | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1394 sq. ft. | $675,000 Terracina BACK ON THE MARKET Via Vicini | 2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1321 sq. ft. | $779,000
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Santa Ana Weekly Market Update March 18th - 24th, 2024 Cabrillo Park NEWLY LISTED Cabrillo Park Drive | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 694 sq. ft. | $415,000 Monterey Villas NEWLY LISTED Cabrillo Park Drive | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 694 sq. ft. | $415,000
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