Owning a home is a huge financial step in life. And even though there’s been an uptick in people purchasing real estate since the pandemic started, plenty of young adults in their 20s and 30s are delaying property ownership due to student debt, stagnant wages, and a variety of other factors. One way for young … Read more
Sarah Everett Editorial Assistant Sarah is Apartment Therapy’s editorial assistant. She recently completed her MA in journalism at the University of Missouri and has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Belmont University. Past writing and editing stops include HGTV Magazine, Nashville Arts Magazine, and several outlets local to her hometown, Columbia, Missouri.
Unless you’re an experienced investor with a portfolio of properties, you probably don’t know all the nitty gritty details of the real estate world. Luckily, real estate agents are there to guide regular folks through the whole process of buying and selling a home. Sometimes, though, things don’t work out and you find yourself in … Read more
Buying a house will almost certainly make you feel a rollercoaster of emotions: excitement at seeing a new listing within your budget pop up, then disappointment when it goes under contract four hours later. There’s the giddiness and glee after touring a house you adore, followed by total dejection when the seller’s agent says he … Read more
Sarah Magnuson Contributor Sarah Magnuson is a Chicago-based, Rockford, Illinois-born and bred writer and comedian. She has bachelor’s degrees in English and Sociology and a master’s degree in Public Service Management. When she’s not interviewing real estate experts or sharing her thoughts on laundry chutes (major proponent), Sarah can be found producing sketch comedy shows … Read more
I had been dating my boyfriend for about six months when I’d finally saved up enough money for a down payment. And though I could picture us eventually moving in together, we weren’t ready to make the financial — or relationship — commitment of buying a house together. So, when I started seriously looking at … Read more
Did you know your real estate agent can do a lot more than help you buy a home? Most agents are eager to support you throughout your journey to homeownership and beyond. From estimating the cost of a kitchen remodel to pointing out the best local horseback riding lessons, there are so many ways your … Read more
Things like fashion trends and music genres tend to come back in style after a while, but the same doesn’t hold true for real estate advice. And yet, retro advice is exactly what most people get when they (understandably) go to family and friends for tips about home buying and selling. No matter what stage … Read more
We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. When you go to view an apartment or house, it’s likely that the listing agent has put a significant amount of work into prepping the space. From staging the furniture to zipping around with a dustbuster, real estate … Read more
If you’ve never received a home inspection before, it might be jarring to open up a 60-plus page report that seems to be packed with doom and gloom. (Damaged foundation? Visible wall insulation? Yikes!) This makes it important to have context surrounding the inspection process, so you — a savvy first-time buyer — know which … Read more