Buying Homes in Hot Markets – What to Know

Don't Overlook These Hidden Costs When Rushing to Buy a Home in a Hot Market

In a housing market where almost half of U.S. homes sell within a week and prices are climbing at a rapid clip, it’s easy for a buyer to overlook hidden costs in the quest to land a new home.

That’s all the more reason buyers - especially first-time buyers - should step back, breathe and consider all the costs involved.