Paul Ritter Homes of Re/Max Partners

Buying a home in a city you don’t live in takes more planning than a local purchase. You may have limited time to tour, less firsthand knowledge of the neighborhoods, and a shorter window to make decisions once the right home appears.

Before you book a flight or build a showing list, it helps to know what research is worth doing ahead of time, how to use your time on the ground, and what kind of local context you’ll need from your agent.

If you’re planning to buy from out of town, start here before the search gets too far along.

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How to Buy a Home in a City You Don't Live In Buying a home in a city you don’t live in takes extra planning. Learn what to research before you visit, how to plan a house-hunting trip, and what to ask a local buyer’s agent.

Selling an inherited home is different from a typical listing. Before pricing, prep, or showings come into the conversation, there may be ownership questions, tax considerations, property condition issues, and family decisions to sort through first.

If you’re in that position, start with the order of operations: confirm who has the authority to sell, understand the condition of the home, get clear on any shared decision-making, and bring in the right professionals before you make major choices.

If this is a situation you’re navigating, this can help you get oriented before you move forward.

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Selling an Inherited Home: What to Expect and How to Prepare Selling an inherited home involves legal, financial, and logistical decisions before listing. Learn what to sort out first and when to bring in the right professional guidance.

Planning to buy your next home while selling your current one?

Do you sell, then buy? Buy, then sell? Or try to line up both closings around the same time?

This week, we’re breaking down the three main ways to make a move, so you can understand the options before you’re in the middle of them.

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How to Buy and Sell a Home at the Same Time Buying a new home while selling your current one is one of the most common and most complicated moves in real estate. Here's how to think through the options before you commit to a direction.

A smaller home can be wonderful to live in, but only if the space works with your everyday life.

If you’re living in a smaller home, thinking about downsizing, or trying to make your current space feel a little easier, this one’s for you.

Read our latest post for simple ideas that can make a small home feel brighter, lighter, and more comfortable. ⤵️

How to Make a Small Home Feel Bigger, Brighter, and Easier to Live In A smaller home doesn’t have to feel cramped. Use these practical small-space living tips to make your home feel bigger, brighter, and easier to live in.