--- title: Blog - HomeSmart | home buying description: home buying | --- [![HomeSmart](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/homesmart-logo.png "HomeSmart")](https://homesmart.com/) - [Home](https://homesmart.com/) - [About Us](https://homesmart.com/about-us/) - [Buyers](https://homesmart.com/buyers/) - [Sellers](https://homesmart.com/sellers/) - [Blog](https://blog.homesmart.com/) - [Contact Us](https://homesmart.com/join-us/contact-us/) - [JOIN](https://join.homesmart.com/) [buyers](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/buyers) [home buying](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-buying) [mortgage](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/mortgage) [credit score](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/credit-score) ## [Spending on a House: What to Factor When You’re Ready to Buy](https://blog.homesmart.com/spending-on-a-house-what-to-factor-when-youre-ready-to-buy) When buying your first house, it always helps to know how much you can afford. To calculate how much home you can buy, you need to consider several factors, such as household incom... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) April 29, 2021 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/spending-on-a-house-what-to-factor-when-youre-ready-to-buy) [buyers](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/buyers) [Buyers & Sellers](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/buyers-sellers) [home buying](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-buying) [homeowners](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/homeowners) [renting](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/renting) ## [5 Myths About Homeownership After Renting](https://blog.homesmart.com/5-myths-about-homeownership-after-renting) No matter your background, no matter the economy–buying a home is a big deal for anyone. For first-time homebuyers, or homebuyers who have been renting for a while, the idea of buy... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) March 25, 2021 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/5-myths-about-homeownership-after-renting) [buyers](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/buyers) [home buying](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-buying) ## [Why You Need a Home Inspection](https://blog.homesmart.com/why-you-need-a-home-inspection) Getting a home inspection is a very important part of the home-buying process. This is the time for professionals to check every nook and cranny of the home to make sure everything... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) January 21, 2021 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/why-you-need-a-home-inspection) [buyers](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/buyers) [home buying](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-buying) [office design](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/office-design) [trends](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/trends) [homeowners](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/homeowners) [home tips](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-tips) ## [6 Important Features for Millennial Home Buyers](https://blog.homesmart.com/important-features-for-millennial-home-buyers) Millennials make up one of the biggest generations in terms of population, beating the Baby Boomers. With the latest cutoff year being 1997, all of the millennial population is at ... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) January 04, 2021 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/important-features-for-millennial-home-buyers) [Real Estate](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate) [buyers](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/buyers) [home buying](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-buying) [Investing](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/investing) [moving](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/moving) [home tips](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-tips) ## [5 Hidden Costs When Buying a Home](https://blog.homesmart.com/hidden-costs-when-buying-a-home) Buying a home is exciting — but it can also be expensive. And, we’re not just talking about the actual cost of the home. Some home buyers get so wrapped up in their home budget tha... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) December 22, 2020 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/hidden-costs-when-buying-a-home) [Real Estate](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate) [buyers](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/buyers) [Buyers & Sellers](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/buyers-sellers) [home buying](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-buying) [residential](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/residential) ## [Three Things to Consider When Negotiating a Home Offer During a Pandemic](https://blog.homesmart.com/three-things-to-consider-when-negotiating-a-home-offer-during-a-pandemic) Despite the pandemic, many people have been able to find a home they love! When it’s time to make an offer, though, there may be a fair amount of uncertainty. You may be asking: “H... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) November 05, 2020 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/three-things-to-consider-when-negotiating-a-home-offer-during-a-pandemic) [Real Estate](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate) [buyers](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/buyers) [home buying](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-buying) ## [How to Prepare for Buying a Home “Sight Unseen”](https://blog.homesmart.com/how-to-prepare-for-buying-a-home-sight-unseen) Online shopping has become more popular than ever, and that goes for just about everything, from groceries to clothes to homes. Yep, you read that right: virtual home buying has be... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) July 17, 2020 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/how-to-prepare-for-buying-a-home-sight-unseen) [Real Estate](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate) [buyers](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/buyers) [home buying](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-buying) ## [Applying for a Mortgage During COVID-19: What You Need to Know](https://blog.homesmart.com/applying-for-a-mortgage-during-covid-19-what-you-need-to-know) If you’re struggling to decide whether or not now is the right time to apply for a mortgage, or if you don’t fully understand what is going on with home loans in this market, then ... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) May 14, 2020 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/applying-for-a-mortgage-during-covid-19-what-you-need-to-know) [Real Estate](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate) [buyers](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/buyers) [Buyers & Sellers](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/buyers-sellers) [home buying](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-buying) [home selling](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-selling) ## [How to Have a Smooth (And Safe) Move During COVID-19](https://blog.homesmart.com/how-to-have-a-smooth-move-during-covid-19) With all of this extra time inside, you might feel readier than ever to leave your home and move somewhere new. Maybe the way you do your job has changed and you need an additional... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) April 30, 2020 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/how-to-have-a-smooth-move-during-covid-19) [Real Estate](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate) [buyers](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/buyers) [home buying](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-buying) ## [Ready to Make an Offer? Here’s How to Make It a Good One.](https://blog.homesmart.com/ready-to-make-an-offer-heres-how-to-make-it-a-good-one) Congratulations! You’ve been searching for the perfect home, putting so much time and energy into the process, and now you finally found a home where you can see a future for yours... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) February 29, 2020 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/ready-to-make-an-offer-heres-how-to-make-it-a-good-one) [Real Estate](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate) [buyers](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/buyers) [home buying](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-buying) ## [Buying a Home for the First Time Doesn’t Have to be the Worst Time…](https://blog.homesmart.com/buying-a-home-for-the-first-time-doesnt-have-to-be-the-worst-time-) If you’re a first-time homebuyer, there are probably hundreds of thoughts and emotions running through your head. This is such an exciting time filled with possibilities, but it ca... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) September 26, 2019 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/buying-a-home-for-the-first-time-doesnt-have-to-be-the-worst-time-) [buyers](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/buyers) [Buyers & Sellers](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/buyers-sellers) [home buying](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-buying) ## [Don't Sweat It... What Buyers Need to Consider in a Hot Market](https://blog.homesmart.com/dont-sweat-it...-what-buyers-need-to-consider-in-a-hot-market) Summer is a prime time for homebuyers to set sights on a new home, as children are between school years and families of both buyers and sellers have the time to make a move. Becaus... 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