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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Do I Need to Worry About Existing House Violating Setback Requirements?
Should you buy a home that you know to be in violation of legal requirements regarding its size or relation to roads or other boundaries?
Newly Built Houses: Pros and Cons of Buying
Buying a new home isn't for everyone -- learn about their pluses and minuses here.
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.