Real Estate

Find out how long appraisals are good for, how market and property conditions influence the validity period, and what to do if your appraisal has expired.

Learn how to buy abandoned property with our guide covering finding, purchasing, and financing abandoned homes.

Thinking about buying a rental property? Learn about what to consider before making a decision and how to get it done if it’s the right move for you.

Thinking about buying a manufactured home? Discover average manufactured home prices, the costs influencing them, and financing options for sealing the deal.

Learn what happens when an appraisal is lower than your offer, and practical strategies to handle low appraisals in your home buying process.

Understand the key differences between appraised value vs market value to make smarter real estate decisions and secure better mortgage terms.

Touring homes is an exciting part of the home purchase journey. Here’s a guide to help you tick all the (not-so-obvious) boxes to find your dream home.

See how to buy a house without a real estate agent; weigh what you’ll miss, when DIY works, and the essential steps and safeguards to navigate the purchase.

Working with the right real estate agent can give you an enormous advantage as a homebuyer. See the best strategies for how to find a realtor, including key questions to...

A lot goes into making an offer on a home. Here are the 6 steps—from determining your price to sealing the deal.

Discover the 8 steps to buying a home with ease. This complete guide helps first-time buyers navigate the process confidently, from search to closing.

Choosing the right neighborhood is one of the most important (and difficult) parts of buying a house. Here are some tips to help you make that decision.

Discover the best places to live in New Jersey, what’s unique about the real estate market, how to find a New Jersey Realtor, plus 7 steps to buy a home.

From how budgeting really works to whether you should have a real estate agent, asking these questions when buying a house will give you a competitive edge.

Buying a house out of state can be seamless with the right prep. Learn how to find an agent, compare homes, and close without setting foot in the state.

Looking for a house that truly fits your needs? Don't rely on a gut feeling. Get tips from a Better Real Estate Agent on how to know if a house...

Many people are involved in the process of buying a home. You can expect to talk to everyone from a real estate agent to a loan consultant, and more.

Go from planning to closing with the complete home buying checklist—most of which can now be completed online with the help of Better.

More than half of homebuyers with children in school shop by school district. Here's what to know about the impact that can have.

Your homebuying team is crucial in helping you make a winning offer on your dream home. Here's how to assemble the right homebuying team.