About House & Home: When is the Best Time to Buy a Home?

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House & Home From Diane Schmidt, your About House & Home Editor With my sister and her family in the midst of trying to sell their home and friends looking at buying for the first time, I'm starting to feel the push-pull that must be at the heart of most home sales and purchases. This week we look at both sides of this turbulent market for tips on how to be successful no matter which side of the equation you're on. When is the Best Time to Buy a Home? While friends consider their first home purchase, I thought I'd look into buying trends, both seasonal and market-wise. However, what I didn't consider was, is there a day that is the best day to buy a new home? You betcha'! Landscaping Considerations When Buying a House Who knew that certain landscaping plants can warn home buyers that the house they're considering might not be a sound purchase? Find out how to read the warning signs before you step through the front door. Should You Renovate Your House Before Selling? This question created a huge divide between my sister and her husband. My sister thought it best to sell without the renovations, while her husband grabbed a sledgehammer to dismantle the kitchen wall. To ensure a well-thought out truce, I had them read this informative article from About's Guide to Home Renovations. How to Find the Perfect Apartment Our friends are also thinking that maybe they should look for the perfect apartment rather than buying a home. In case they opt for a lease instead of a mortgage, I sent them this easy-to-use guide to apartment hunting. House & Home Ads House and Garden Fashion Magazine Gardening Magazines Online Magazine PDF Sport Magazine Featured Articles 10 Tips for Avoiding Backpack-Related Back Pain Take Better Notes Raise Healthy Hens Top 10 Bad Pets Quilt Trails of Western North Carolina Plant Herbs For A Fall Harvest   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About House & Home newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement