Buying a Home

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  • FHA, VA, USDA, and conventional mortgages permit the seller to pay a percentage of your closing and escrow costs. But limits and restrictions apply!

  • UpNest and Clever both match you with top local real estate agents for free! In fact, many agents work with both companies. The difference? One pre-negotiates discounts to save you up to 70% on listing fees. Read our guide for the full breakdown.

  • Redfin and UpNest can both help you sell or buy a house and save — but which offers better rates and value overall? Our in-depth breakdown will help you pick the right fit.

  • Ideal Agent Listing fees start at 2%, but they charge a $3,000 minimum fee that can be more than 2% for lower-priced homes.

  • Both Houwzer and Redfin are low commission brokerages that save you money when selling your home. Houwzer’s listing fee is $5,000 while Redfin charges 1.5%.

  • Both Homie and a realtor can help you sell or buy a house: but is Homie really the best way to save money? Find out if the Homie savings are worth it.