Choosing a House
Whether it's checking out neighborhoods, deciding on favorite home styles, evaluating neighborhood association restrictions, or walking through a house and getting a feel for it, homebuyers have a lot of research to be done and choices to be made before making a final selection.
Location, Location, Location
Location, Location, Location
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Check Out Zoning Rules Before You Buy a House
Know in advance whether your plans for the house will be allowed, whether you hope to remodel or run a home business.
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Home Businesses and Zoning Laws
If you're hoping to buy a home where you can also run a business, look into city and county zoning rules.
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What to Know Before Buying a House in the Country
Things you took for granted in the city--like safe drinking water--are a question mark when buying a rural property.
Special Considerations for Some Buyers
Special Considerations for Some Buyers
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Check HOA Rules When Looking to Buy a Pet-Friendly Condo
Thinking about buying a condominium, townhouse, or other property within a planned subdivision or community? Be prepared for rules covering everything from how many pets you can have to what color you can paint the doghouse.
Checking Out the Physical Condition of a Home
Checking Out the Physical Condition of a Home
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Do I Need to Worry About Existing House Violating Setback Requirements?
Be careful of buying a property with existing legal violations.
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Newly Built Houses: Pros and Cons of Buying
Buying a new home isn't for everyone -- learn about their pluses and minuses here.
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Before Buying: How to Read the CC&Rs or Homeowners' Association (HOA) Documents
Taking a closer look at what's in your HOA's governing and other relevant docs.
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