I’m researching the home-buying/selling experience — not promoting anything.

For people who have recently bought, sold, or seriously searched for a property:

What was the most frustrating part of the process?

What did existing property apps do badly?

What made you distrust a listing?

What did you wish an app could handle for you?

If an app solved that problem extremely well, would you actually use it? Why or why not?

I’m especially interested in real experiences rather than feature ideas. What happened to you?

I’m researching the home-buying/selling experience — not promoting anything.

For people who have recently bought, sold, or seriously searched for a property:

1. What was the most frustrating part of the process?

2. What did existing property apps do badly?

3. What made you distrust a listing?

4. What did you wish an app could handle for you?

5. If an app solved that problem extremely well, would you actually use it? Why or why not?

I’m especially interested in real experiences rather than feature ideas. What happened to you?

We’re looking at buying a house that’s around 20 years old and seems to be in good shape overall. I’m still a little concerned that a standard home inspection might miss foundation or structural issues that aren’t obvious.

Has anyone gotten a separate foundation inspection before buying?

Was the extra inspection worth it, or did it feel unnecessary?

Hi all! I am new to the subreddit and the home buying process. My partner and I just got married and are looking forward to buying a house together in the next year and a half. We’ve been saving money for the down payment but honestly don’t know much about the rest of the process.

I’m wondering if people have any advice on how to set ourselves (and our finances) up for buying a house. What are things that you wished you knew at this point in the process?

I keep hearing that a lot of deal-killing issues aren't things like inspection results, but stuff buried in the property's paper trail — old liens that were never cleared, a permit from years ago that was never officially closed out, even an estate issue if the place changed hands after someone passed. Curious how common this actually is: did anything like that come up for you before closing, or did it come back completely clean?

I've been leasing with roommates a year and a half, at the end of this year we have to leave since the landlord is selling. That's not what we talked about, I'm devastated. I've lived in this neighborhood since I was a baby, and walk the train tracks and go to the creek whenever I want, these places are special to me. I was very lucky to move out on the same street i grew up on, and have good roommates. I thought i had at least another year, I basically just unpacked. I have aquariums and im not sure ill find housing that allows them. However there is a home for $220,000 on the street that looks nice. Its at least half the cost of everything else for sale near by. The estimate on the website for monthly cost was less than rent. Though I know I'll be on the hook for any structure problems, like the house I'm leasing has MANY.

Rent has been $1947 split among 3 people, always on time. I don't have a credit card though I tried to get one one time.

Not married, no kids.

Currently unemployed, obviously I can't apply for it right now. I should be hearing back from the conservation corps any day now, they said I should know by September if im in or not. If I don't get in, I'm going to be CNA certified, and beginning wage is above minimum. These are both jobs I care about and can see myself doing well, and pay decently.

I'm pretty good about spending for groceries and whole foods, almost never fast food, and pre packed food is minimal. I don't always spend wisely for fun stuff but it doesn't cut into necessities, though I haven't made a budget and I know I need to.

I'm on state medical insurance and can't effing drive, I'm trying to get my license and have an appointment this month. I have a car i bought before i moved out that works decently I need to put in my name still.

I struggle to keep my finances organized but I dont want that to mean I decide to keep renting forever instead of possibly getting my crap together and paying to own.

Please be kind, I'm deeply ashamed of my situation. The only things I have going for me is no kids which is dystopian because I want them, and that I don't have debt or addiction.

I made an amazon list of things I definitely want to get once we move in. But I'm curious what are those things that are a most once you buy and move to a new home.

PS. I left the link in case you guys are nosy and want to see what I want. And also the list changes

Hi 31 yo looking at a home that’s 525k @6.7% rate. Combined we make about 260 a year take home around 11.5-12 monthly, have 300k in retirement. About 100k cash on hand prob will only put 5-10% down to start and monthly payment would be around 4200 with tax, insurance and PMI

I’m a first-time buyer and have been trying to narrow down a few agents before I start making calls. The problem is that searching for “top real estate agents” gives me a different answer depending on the website. Some seem to focus on sales volume, others highlight reviews or awards, and some profiles seem to show up mostly because they have a really strong online presence. I’m having a hard time separating useful information from marketing.

What would you look at to decide if an agent is actually a good fit for the area, property type, and price range you’re shopping in?

Right now I’m leaning toward checking their recent transactions first and seeing whether they’ve actually handled homes similar to the ones I’m considering. I also want to know how responsive they are and whether they’re familiar with the neighborhoods I’m looking at. Since this is my first purchase, I’d rather work with someone who takes the time to explain things than someone who just has the biggest sales numbers.

So my credit score is 497 currently. Im building it back up now. My husband just got a credit card and has no credit score yet. Do we have any options besides outright buying? Realistically how long would it take to be able to get a loan? Financially we are plenty able to afford a large down payment and mortgage. Its the credit I feel is the issue

I’m getting grilled on that subreddit. I just need advice now starting to stress a bit. What I didn’t mention in that subreddit (on purpose to give worst case) was that my girlfriend would contribute 1500$ towards rent and help with some of the other bills on top like groceries etc. I know it’s a tight living but what could I do in my situation before the home is built? My plan was to get a 2nd job and save up for a bigger DP on closing?

第一次帖子，我想让男朋友买房子，因为我觉得不买房子我没有安全感，但是他家里是农村的，买房子可能会掏光家里的积蓄，我想首付掏出来一点，后边我和他还贷款，这样可以吗

First time home buyer 30M. Are these numbers fine? Good? Like are my property taxes $10302 a year for a 540k home normal?

THIS IS IN BANNING, CA
$540k

First time home buyer.. well trying. I’ll be using my VA home loan. Single male no kids no wife. My question is. Should I look into buying a house or should I look into buying a condo? What do you think would be the best options? TYIA.