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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 Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
5005 Branded Oaks Ct, Tallahassee, FL Click here to Get Directions$615000 4 Beds - 3.5 Baths - 1.85 acres Lot Photos Maps & Local Schools Print This is a Custom built Arthur Rutenberg Home located in privately wooded lot in executive community. This All Brick 2006 1 story sits on almost 2 acres with a wide open floor plan perfect for entertaining! The Sliding glass doors slide all the way open for a indoor/outdoor feel that connects to a giant screened in porch. The master has his and hers walk in closets along with both Shower and jetted garden tub. Oversized 3 car garage is perfect for storage. Professional photos and Vitrual Tour coming Next Week! Follow This Home
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Costa Mesa Weekly Market Update March 4th - 10th, 2024 Palermo Townhomes RECENTLY SOLD Maple Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1170 sq. ft. | $779,900 Village Creek RECENTLY SOLD Hollow Brook | 3 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1431 sq. ft. | $725,000
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Laguna Niguel Weekly Market Update March 4th - 10th, 2024 Breakers RECENTLY SOLD Shorebreaker Drive | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1102 sq. ft. | $888,000 Chandon RECENTLY SOLD Chandon | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1124 sq. ft. | $735,000 Crystal Cay RECENTLY SOLD Grenada Street | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 946 sq. ft. | $625,000 Palm Court BACK ON THE MARKET Caribbean Court | 3 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1220 sq. ft. | $829,000
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Lake Forest Weekly Market Update March 4th - 10th, 2024 Aliso Creek Villas BACK ON THE MARKET Orange Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 977 sq. ft. | $500,000 RECENTLY SOLD Orange Avenue | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 685 sq. ft. | $415,000 Montecido RECENTLY SOLD Cascade Drive | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 991 sq. ft. | $595,000 Pheasant Creek BACK ON THE MARKET El Toro Road | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 610 sq. ft. | $445,000 RECENTLY SOLD El Toro #39 Road | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 916 sq. ft. | $549,999 Salerno NEWLY LISTED Chaumont Circle | 2 bedrooms | 1 baths | 883 sq. ft. | $600,000 RECENTLY SOLD Chaumont Circle | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1056 sq. ft. | $650,000 Serrano Creek Villas BACK ON THE MARKET Serrano Creek Road | 2 bedrooms | 1 baths | 884 sq. ft. | $539,900 Serrano Creek Road | 2 bedrooms |...
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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 ★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 Fast - Fair - Friendly - Experienced ...
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Fountain Valley Weekly Market Update March 4th - 10th, 2024 Fountain Park RECENTLY SOLD Hyde Court | 3 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 1402 sq. ft. | $745,000 New Chase RECENTLY SOLD Aberdene Mountain | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 702 sq. ft. | $485,000 Paradise Manor NEWLY LISTED El Amarillo Avenue | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1320 sq. ft. | $699,000
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By Tom Bashe, Your Temecula Valley Expert
(Localist Realty)
University City Weekly Market Update March 4th - 10th, 2024 Capri RECENTLY SOLD Shoreline Drive | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 727 sq. ft. | $695,000 Pacific Regent La Jolla RECENTLY SOLD Nobel Drive | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1153 sq. ft. | $650,000 Verano RECENTLY SOLD Charmant Drive | 2 bedrooms | 1 baths | 796 sq. ft. | $625,000
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By Tom Bashe, Your Temecula Valley Expert
(Localist Realty)
Mission Valley Weekly Market Update March 4th - 10th, 2024 Mission Belwood RECENTLY SOLD Friars | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 838 sq. ft. | $499,000 Mission Heights NEWLY LISTED Rancho Mission Road | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 667 sq. ft. | $465,000 Mission Plaza RECENTLY SOLD Rancho Mission Road | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 931 sq. ft. | $570,000 Rancho Mission Road | 3 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1039 sq. ft. | $699,000
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By Tom Bashe, Your Temecula Valley Expert
(Localist Realty)
Escondido Weekly Market Update March 4th - 10th, 2024 Escondido Hills NEWLY LISTED Smoketree | 3 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 1208 sq. ft. | $635,000 BACK ON THE MARKET Smoketree | 2 bedrooms | 1 baths | 905 sq. ft. | $540,000 RECENTLY SOLD Smoketree Gln | 2 bedrooms | 1 baths | 905 sq. ft. | $530,000 Mission Villas RECENTLY SOLD E Mission Ave Unit 6 | 2 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 910 sq. ft. | $349,000
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By Walter DiLoreto, Real Estate Short Sale Specialist
(PHP Houses)
Going into 2023, there was a lot of talk about a possible recession that would cause the housing market to crash. Some in the media were even forecasting home prices would drop by as much as 10-20%—and that might have made you feel a bit unsure about buying a home.But here’s what actually happened: home prices went up more than usual. Brian D. Luke, Head of Commodities at S&P Dow Jones Indices, explains:“Looking back at the year, 2023 appears to have exceeded average annual home price gains over the past 35 years.”To put last year’s growth into context, the graph below uses data from Freddie Mac on how home prices have changed each year going back to 1980. The dotted line shows the long-term average for appreciation: The big takeaway? Home prices almost always go up. As an article from ...
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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 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 Fast - Fair - ...
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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 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 Fast - Fair - ...
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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 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 Fast - Fair - ...
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By Tom Bashe, Your Temecula Valley Expert
(Localist Realty)
Downtown San Diego Weekly Market Update March 4th - 10th, 2024 Aperture NEWLY LISTED Union Street | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 873 sq. ft. | $660,000 Atria RECENTLY SOLD Market Street | 2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1290 sq. ft. | $725,000 El Cortez RECENTLY SOLD Ash Street | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1118 sq. ft. | $624,900 Electra BACK ON THE MARKET W E Street | 1 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 1041 sq. ft. | $700,000 M2i RECENTLY SOLD Island Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1283 sq. ft. | $845,000 Park Row BACK ON THE MARKET Kettner Boulevard | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 1029 sq. ft. | $699,000 Pinnacle RECENTLY SOLD Front Street | 2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1290 sq. ft. | $1,325,000 Renaissance RECENTLY SOLD Front Street | 2 bedrooms | 3 baths | 1827 sq. ft. | $1,100,000 Front Street | 2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths...
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By Tom Bashe, Your Temecula Valley Expert
(Localist Realty)
La Mesa Weekly Market Update March 4th - 10th, 2024 Daybreak NEWLY LISTED Baltimore Drive | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1474 sq. ft. | $775,000 RECENTLY SOLD Baltimore Drive | 4 bedrooms | 3 baths | 1612 sq. ft. | $789,000 La Mirianda NEWLY LISTED Baltimore Drive | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 668 sq. ft. | $429,000 The Woodlands RECENTLY SOLD Aztec Drive | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1422 sq. ft. | $749,000 Westwood Village NEWLY LISTED Maple Street | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 673 sq. ft. | $399,000
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By Tom Bashe, Your Temecula Valley Expert
(Localist Realty)
Clairemont Mesa Weekly Market Update March 4th - 10th, 2024 Balboa Ridge NEWLY LISTED Balboa Arms Drive | 3 bedrooms | 2 baths | 970 sq. ft. | $679,999 Bay Ho RECENTLY SOLD Huerfano Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 878 sq. ft. | $489,000 Costa Viva RECENTLY SOLD Clairemont Drive | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1232 sq. ft. | $599,900
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By Tom Bashe, Your Temecula Valley Expert
(Localist Realty)
Coronado Weekly Market Update March 4th - 10th, 2024 Coronado Shores RECENTLY SOLD Avenida Del Mundo | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 1049 sq. ft. | $1,849,000
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By Jim Crawford, Jim Crawford Broker Associate Fredericksburg VA
(Long & Foster)
1 Story Homes for Sale in Fredericksburg VA | Fredericksburg Ranch Homes ONE STORY HOMES FREDERICKSBURG VA Fredericksburg VA one-story homes for sale. One-level living is so practical.  No more going upstairs to go to sleep or there is no need to drag your laundry downstairs to wash it... they bring it upstairs to put it away.  So if you are downsizing or looking to simplify your lifestyle why not consider a one-story home in Fredericksburg VA?On this Fredericksburg real estate website you'll find Fredericksburg VA one-story homes listed for sale, ranch homes, and single-story ramblers.  We have something for everyone in the Fredericksburg VA area.  Search Fredericksburg VA 1 story ranch homes - view photos, virtual tours, property information, and more!  For more information about buyi...
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