The Top 9 Things That Might Fail a Home Inspection

“What can cause a house to fail an inspection?” is a question both buyers and sellers might have during a home sale. The truth is inspections don’t end in a simple pass or fail, but certain issues on the report can indicate trouble and lead to buyers walking away.  A clean inspection report—or a “pa

4 Signs You Might Want to Walk Away After a Home Inspection (And How To Do It)

You can’t change your mind on a home after closing, but you can rethink the deal after the inspection. When a report turns up more than you planned for, it’s normal to wonder if this is still the right house at the right price. But when to walk away after a home inspection can be personal. We’ll hel

13 Easy DIY Home Repairs to Take On After Moving In

Whether you’re moving into a fixer-upper in Seattle or a newer home in Nashville, a new home can come with quite the to-do list. Calling contractors and specialists might save you time and stress, but it’ll leave a dent in your budget. You’d be surprised how many DIY home repairs you can do yourself

14 Tips for First-Time Homebuyers, Straight From Reddit Homeowners

Buying your first home is a thrilling and often overwhelming process. Whether you’re buying a home in Seattle, WA or a house in Los Angeles, CA, there’s a lot to consider from the initial tour to signing the final paperwork.  For a first-person perspective, Redfin reached out to homeowners on Reddit