Home buying tips

Home Inspectors Share 3 Things Homebuyers Don’t Want To See

By Brenda Masse / December 20, 2025 /

Whether you’re a homebuyer or a listing agent, there are certain things that can really turn you off when you walk into a property. Like, how about just the basics: it’s really hard to see past other people’s clutter. You’d think that would be a no-brainer, but you’d be amazed by some of the straight-up…

The Home-Buying Process: An 11-Step Journey to Your New Home

By CandysDirt / July 28, 2024 /

Buying a home is an exciting journey, often marking a significant milestone in one’s life. However, it can also be a complex process, filled with important decisions and necessary steps. Partnering with an experienced and reliable title company, like Republic Title, can make this journey smoother and more enjoyable. With a mission to provide value…

Common Home Inspection Finds: Can You Spot Them?

By Brenda Masse / January 11, 2023 /

OK, CandysDirt.com readers, you know a thing or two about houses and home ownership. Time to put your knowledge to the test, and see if you’ve been paying attention. Today, at #UponCloserInspection we’ve got some images from the field, and we want you to put your inspector’s hat on and see if you can spot…

How This Real Estate Company Is Changing How We Buy Homes

By Shelby Skrhak / April 30, 2019 /

Technology has revolutionized the real estate industry, helping home buyers and sellers save time and money. However, despite access to more information than ever before, most consumers still turn to a real estate agent to help them navigate the process and purchase their home. In fact, according to a 2018 Owners.com survey of recent homebuyers,…

Fort Worth-Arlington Outranks Dallas in First-Time Homebuyer Poll From Realtor.com

By Joanna England / March 27, 2014 /

North Texas is a hot area for first-time homebuyers, says Realtor.com in a new ranking released today. The data, pulled from Realtor.com searches and U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics, ranks the Fort Worth-Arlington MSA fourth and the Dallas MSA eighth in their list of top 10 markets for first-time homebuyers. Pittsburgh, Pa.; Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Fla.;…