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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 Rick Cordisco, Pocono Real Estate Professional
(Pocono Mountain Lakes Realty )
When tasked with coming up with the most notable or famous areas in the Pocono Mountain region, many would respond with a single response: Jim Thorpe. We’ve spent lots of time telling you about so much that Jim Thorpe has to offer, including scenic train rides and holiday festivities. Because of the rich culture and robust community in the charming town, it is a no-brainer that some might like to find their own little corner of home nearby. For those looking to be near Jim Thorpe’s downtown but still maintain the seclusion and woodsy mountain feel, look no further than Hickory Run Forest. Located just off of Route 903, Hickory Run Forest is a private residential community nestled into Penn Forest Township, just north of historic Jim Thorpe. The community offers a clubhouse with a lake, ...
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By Laura Sellers, www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, Inc.; www.AuburnOpelikaALRealEstate.com)
Are you waiting for the media to give you the green light to buy a home? Here’s why that might not be the best strategy!When it comes to buying a home, timing is everything—but waiting for the media to tell you when to buy might leave you a step behind. By the time you hear that interest rates are low or the market is hot, the best deals are often already gone. People in desirable areas with those coveted low rates aren’t in a rush to sell, and with so many buyers waiting on the sidelines, competition can get fierce!Instead of relying on headlines, take charge of your home-buying journey by exploring all your options and comparing different areas. Whether you’re looking for a bustling neighborhood or a quieter spot, there are always hidden gems waiting to be discovered. As your local re...
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
859 Avery Park, Tallahassee, FL Click here to Get Directions$450,000 3 Beds - 2 Baths - 5663 sqft Lot Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Located in the picture-perfect Avery Park neighbourhood, this 2022-built home is as good as new! With three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a study/office space, this home lives large with its open and inviting floor plan. This "Hampton" floorplan features engineered floors throughout the living, kitchen and dining spaces, TONS of storage from the walk-in closets in each bedroom, a spacious master bedroom with a luxurious shower, and well appointed kitchen with quartz countertops, custom cabinets and stainless steel appliances! An abundance of windows allow for much desired natural light throughout the home and out back you will find the covered back porch...
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Glendale Weekly Market Update September 30th - October 6th, 2024 Rosedale Plaza RECENTLY SOLD Rosedale Avenue | 3 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1420 sq. ft. | $799,000 Sinclair Gardens NEWLY LISTED Sinclair Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 1 baths | 934 sq. ft. | $580,000
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Pasadena Weekly Market Update September 30th - October 6th, 2024 Cordova East NEWLY LISTED Cordova Street | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 768 sq. ft. | $499,000 Cordova Park Villas NEWLY LISTED Cordova Street | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1592 sq. ft. | $888,000
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Sherman Oaks Weekly Market Update September 30th - October 6th, 2024 14923 Moorpark St RECENTLY SOLD Moorpark Street | 2 bedrooms | 3 baths | 2138 sq. ft. | $920,000 Continental at Sherman Oaks RECENTLY SOLD Willis Avenue | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 912 sq. ft. | $479,000 Dickens Court Condominiums RECENTLY SOLD Dickens Street | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1701 sq. ft. | $699,000 Knollwood Villas RECENTLY SOLD Coldwater Canyon Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 1 baths | 889 sq. ft. | $547,000 La Mirabelle RECENTLY SOLD Benefit Street | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1637 sq. ft. | $849,000 Regency BACK ON THE MARKET Dickens Street | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1733 sq. ft. | $799,000 San Tropez Villas NEWLY LISTED Van Nuys Boulevard | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 2197 sq. ft. | $949,000 Unity Arms RECENTLY SOLD Dickens St...
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Encino Weekly Market Update September 30th - October 6th, 2024 4630 Woodley Ave BACK ON THE MARKET Woodley Avenue | 3 bedrooms | 3.5 baths | 2478 sq. ft. | $1,099,000 17711 Margate St NEWLY LISTED Margate Street | 2 bedrooms | 3 baths | 1882 sq. ft. | $879,000 Claridge RECENTLY SOLD Balboa Boulevard | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1176 sq. ft. | $599,000 Encino Spa South RECENTLY SOLD Yarmouth Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1786 sq. ft. | $694,900 Encino Towers NEWLY LISTED Park Encino Lane | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1837 sq. ft. | $1,499,000 Encino Villas BACK ON THE MARKET Lindley Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1205 sq. ft. | $575,000 Haven Gardens RECENTLY SOLD Zelzah Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 1285 sq. ft. | $589,000 Villa Espana NEWLY LISTED Newcastle Avenue | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 bat...
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Wilshire Corridor Weekly Market Update September 30th - October 6th, 2024 Beverly West RECENTLY SOLD Club View Drive | 3 bedrooms | 4 baths | 3858 sq. ft. | $5,350,000 Wilshire Marquis NEWLY LISTED Wilshire Boulevard | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1088 sq. ft. | $825,000 RECENTLY SOLD Wilshire Boulevard | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1088 sq. ft. | $750,000 Wilshire Selby West BACK ON THE MARKET Wilshire Boulevard | 1 bedrooms | 2 baths | 948 sq. ft. | $675,000
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On October 7, 2024, Calesta Perron published a very good interesting report on Realtor.com about what is a storybook house.1. A history of storybook houses,2. Features of a storybook house,3. Pros and cons of a storybook house,Perhaps there might be other detailed interesting information about suggestions for what is a storybook house.For complete more detailed information about Calesta Perron’s report for what is a storybook house, please click HERE
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Marina del Rey Weekly Market Update September 30th - October 6th, 2024 6 Eastwind RECENTLY SOLD Eastwind Street | 2 bedrooms | 1 baths | 1145 sq. ft. | $1,750,000 Azzurra RECENTLY SOLD Marina Pointe Drive | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 2331 sq. ft. | $3,299,000 Del Rey Terrace NEWLY LISTED Glencoe Avenue | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 718 sq. ft. | $675,000 Indigo BACK ON THE MARKET Glencoe Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1380 sq. ft. | $1,075,000 RECENTLY SOLD Glencoe Avenue | 1 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1080 sq. ft. | $848,000 Regatta Seaside RECENTLY SOLD Marina Pointe Drive | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1900 sq. ft. | $1,099,000 Steel Lofts BACK ON THE MARKET Beach Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1200 sq. ft. | $1,049,000 Villa Marina East IV NEWLY LISTED Mindanao Way | 2 bedrooms | 3 baths | 2199 s...
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Studio City Weekly Market Update September 30th - October 6th, 2024 Studio City Classic BACK ON THE MARKET Hoffman Street | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1228 sq. ft. | $749,900 Toscana Court NEWLY LISTED Bloomfield Street | 2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 2015 sq. ft. | $1,159,000
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Downtown Los Angeles Weekly Market Update September 30th - October 6th, 2024 655 Hope BACK ON THE MARKET S Hope Street | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1070 sq. ft. | $850,000 1100 Wilshire BACK ON THE MARKET Wilshire Boulevard | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 800 sq. ft. | $510,000 Metropolis BACK ON THE MARKET Francisco Street | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1305 sq. ft. | $1,550,000 RECENTLY SOLD Francisco Street | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 695 sq. ft. | $596,000 Francisco Street | 1 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 973 sq. ft. | $739,000 Tokyo Villa BACK ON THE MARKET S Central Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1050 sq. ft. | $599,000
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Panorama City Weekly Market Update September 30th - October 6th, 2024 Willis Villas RECENTLY SOLD Willis Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 997 sq. ft. | $390,000 Willis Villas II RECENTLY SOLD Willis Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 964 sq. ft. | $359,000
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
West Hollywood Weekly Market Update September 30th - October 6th, 2024 9000 Cynthia BACK ON THE MARKET Cynthia Street | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1652 sq. ft. | $1,025,000 Alta Loma West NEWLY LISTED Alta Loma Road | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1100 sq. ft. | $799,000 Fountain Villas VIII NEWLY LISTED Havenhurst Drive | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1910 sq. ft. | $1,700,000 Hancock Lofts RECENTLY SOLD Hancock Avenue | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 1240 sq. ft. | $1,169,900 Holloway Manor RECENTLY SOLD Holloway Drive | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1227 sq. ft. | $755,000 Laurel Condos RECENTLY SOLD N Laurel Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1085 sq. ft. | $899,000 Le Palais Royal RECENTLY SOLD Westmount Drive | 2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1382 sq. ft. | $950,000 The Eleven Ten BACK ON THE MARKET Hacienda Place | 1 b...
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By Nina Hollander, Broker, Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
 SPOOKED ABOUT BUYING A HOME THIS YEAR?IT'S MUCH LESS SCARY THAN YOU THINK! Whatever the real estate market conditions, many buyers worry about four things when buying a home. These include fear of loss in property value; fear about home maintenance costs; fear about being unable to afford the mortgage payments; fear about purchasing the wrong home. The infographic below address all of these fears and provides suggestions on how to over come them. So, if you're thinking about buying a Greater Charlotte home, no reason to be spooked!     STILL FEELING SPOOKED ABOUT BUYING A HOME?No reason to be spooked about buying a home if you know what's happening in the housing market right now, what you need to know before you buy, and what you need to expect when buying a home. My Fall 2024 Home Bu...
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Westwood Weekly Market Update September 30th - October 6th, 2024 Ashton East RECENTLY SOLD Manning Avenue | 4 bedrooms | 3 baths | 1909 sq. ft. | $1,099,000 Holmby Plaza RECENTLY SOLD Holmby Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 1789 sq. ft. | $998,000 Kinnard Village RECENTLY SOLD Kinnard Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1286 sq. ft. | $895,000 Kinnard Villas BACK ON THE MARKET Kinnard Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1097 sq. ft. | $709,000 540 Kelton BACK ON THE MARKET Kelton Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1191 sq. ft. | $799,000 Selby Place RECENTLY SOLD Selby Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1546 sq. ft. | $1,050,000 Westwood Center Townhomes BACK ON THE MARKET Wellworth Avenue | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1511 sq. ft. | $1,095,000 Westwood Regency RECENTLY SOLD Wilkins Avenue | 2 bedro...
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Woodland Hills Weekly Market Update September 30th - October 6th, 2024 Ascent At Warner Center BACK ON THE MARKET Erwin Street | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1050 sq. ft. | $739,900 The Met NEWLY LISTED Owensmouth Avenue | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 610 sq. ft. | $375,000 Burbank Boulevard | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 910 sq. ft. | $549,999 RECENTLY SOLD Owensmouth Avenue | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 610 sq. ft. | $390,000 Woodland Oaks RECENTLY SOLD Burbank Boulevard | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1295 sq. ft. | $560,000
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
311 Inglewood Drive, tallahassee, FL Click here to Get Directions$325,000 3 Beds - 2 Baths - 11761 sqft Lot Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Spacious updated home that backs up to greenspace in NE Tallahassee?! Yes Please! Real hardwood floors invite you in from the covered front porch to a combination living room/dining room. Enjoy cooking in your updated kitchen complete with quartz counter tops, SS appliances, and SS single basin farm sink that peers into the adjoining family room. Vaulted ceiling with beams, built in cabinetry, and woodburning stove add to the charm and flexibility of this home with the additional spacious family room (use as combination living room, home gym, play room, office, or whatever your heart desires!) Out back, enjoy the screened porch and view of the gr...
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
1138 Cherry Laurel St, Tallahassee, FL Click here to Get Directions$240000 2 Beds - 3 Baths - 3049.2 sqft Lot Photos Maps & Local Schools Print **Vacant. Showing time. Perfect for an AirBnB or young professional needing easy access to downtown or TMH. Renovated and ready!** Let's say it 3 times out loud...LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!! This townhouse is within a stone's throw of TMH. Perfect opportunity for a professional desiring to be close to work or investor looking to have little vacancy for short term rental OR long term rental. Home features newer LVP flooring downstairs with carpet upstairs. 1/2 bath down for guests and each bedroom is it's own suite upstairs having full bathrooms. Granite counter tops throughout. Renovated in all the right ways with Newer SS appliances in gall...
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Downtown Long Beach Weekly Market Update September 30th - October 6th, 2024 Artaban NEWLY LISTED Atlantic Avenue | 0 bedrooms | 1 baths | 370 sq. ft. | $280,000 Lafayette Building RECENTLY SOLD Linden Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 766 sq. ft. | $495,000 The Royal Palms RECENTLY SOLD Atlantic Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 1 baths | 730 sq. ft. | $455,000
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