In order to ensure the process of purchasing, building, or remodeling your new home is an enjoyable experience and your home is well constructed, it is important that you take an active role from the beginning. There are several things homeowners can do to ensure their home meets all their expectations.

The quality of a new home is largely determined by the skill of the building professional who constructs it. Shop for a builder as carefully as you shop for the features of your home.

For many people, the mortgage/financial transaction is the most difficult part of the process, whether they're buying, selling, or both.

ARM? GPM? PITI? You'd have to be a cryptologist to figure out some of the terms buyers encounter during the homebuying process. With this glossary of homebuying terms at your side, you can rest easy that your new home won't get lost in translation.

Many consumers would not consider buying a new car or even a major appliance without a manufacturer's warranty. In the same way, more and more homeowners choose an extended warranty to provide additional coverage and the added security it provides for some of the higher-ticket items in a home.