Buy A Home Resources
The perfect place to learn about purchasing a home. Read articles about the home buying process, how to get started as a first-time home buyer, preparing to buy, and what to expect when you're a homeowner.
The Monthly Cost of a $300,000 Mortgage in 2026: Complete Breakdown for First-Time Buyers
Just breathe. I know looking at mortgage numbers can feel overwhelming, especially if you're a first-time home buyer navigating this...
The Complete Guide to Buying a House with Cash in 2026: What 26% of Buyers Need to Know
I remember sitting in my Louisville living room last fall, talking with a neighbor who'd just inherited a substantial amount...
The 10 Cheapest States to Buy a House in 2026: Complete Affordability Guide
1. West Virginia: The Most Affordable State Overall Median Home Price: $225,506 Median Monthly Mortgage Payment: $871 Cost of Living...
Split-Level Houses in 2026: What the Stairs, the Age, and the Discount Really Cost You
Why a Split-Level Is a Pricing Question Before It's a Style Question When you walk through a split-level, the first...
Should You Buy a Fixer-Upper House in 2026? The Complete Financial Reality Check
So, my husband texted me a listing for this beautiful 1920s bungalow about ten minutes from our home in Louisville...
Seller Financing in 2026: 7 Things Every Home Buyer Should Know
So, this is what happened last week. A friend called me very upset. She had been trying to buy her...
Real Estate Partnerships in 2026: A Risk-Based Guide to Co-Buying, Structuring, and Exiting Shared Property
A Long-Dated Commitment That Changes the Risk Calculation A real estate partnership is one of the longer-dated commitments most home...
Real Estate Counteroffers in 2026: A Complete Buyer and Seller Negotiation Guide
Why the Counteroffer Phase Decides More Deals Than the List Price Find a house you want. You write a fair...
20 Questions to Ask a REALTOR® Before Hiring One in 2026
Why Picking the Right REALTOR® Is the First Real Decision in a Home Purchase For most people, purchasing or selling...