Yes, buying a home without an agent is legal in all 50 states. No law requires you to hire one. But going solo means you ...

If you own your current home and are hoping to purchase a new one, timing the swap can be tricky. Ideally, closing on your new home would dovetail perfectly with the sale of your old home. But things ...

More than 1 in 5 homeowners regret buying their current home, according to a NerdWallet survey. Here's how to avoid buyer's remorse. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are ...

Buying a home on a tight income means every dollar you keep is a dollar that can go toward your down payment, closing costs ...

Being a buyer and seller can be tricky, but there are several strategies to help you get it done. Carrie Pallardy has more than nine years of experience writing about a range of topics, including ...

If you're struggling to afford homeownership, you're not alone. In the U.S. in 2025, the average age of first-time homebuyers clocked in at 40 years old, up from age 29 in 1985, according to a new ...

Many young people feel crushed when they think about their ability to buy a home, but it doesn’t mean they’re giving up on the dream. The average age of first-time homebuyers rose to an all-time high ...

If you’re on the hunt to buy a home, it may be a good idea to put it on your holiday wish list. December is a great time to buy for a few reasons: sellers are usually more motivated to close before ...

Buying a home is a dream for many Americans, and one plenty of them have successfully realized. But what happens if that dream becomes a nightmare? For some homeowners, it may be: 22% of homeowners ...