Buying a Home

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Assumptions First-Time Buyers Make That Often Backfire
Buying a Home

Assumptions First-Time Buyers Make That Often Backfire

From underestimating ongoing costs to skipping contingencies in a hot market, here are the missteps that commonly catch new buyers off guard.

By Real Estate Editorial Team · May 30, 2024 · 5 min read

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The Escrow Process: What's Happening Between Accepted Offer and Closing Day

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Why the Home Inspection Matters More Than the Listing Photos

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