Buying a home is an exciting milestone.

But with so many decisions to make and factors to consider, navigating the process isn’t always straightforward.

Whether you’re a first-time buyer or selling your current home, we’ll help you kill the deal.

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Make your house-hunt successful with expert advice for navigating the process, even in a challenging market.

Brie Williams

How Long Exactly Does It Take to Buy a House?

Once your offer is accepted, the typical timeframe to close is 45 to 60 days.

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However, there are a few factors that can affect the typical timeline ofbuying a home.

Here, learn how long homebuying takes from offer to closing, plus tips for speeding up the sale.

Staging can transform an outdated or cluttered space into a blank slate for creating new memories.

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And if you do it well, staging can help your home sell quicklyand at a decent price.

Here, stagers share their secrets to styling a home for listing photos and showings.

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