If you are in the market for a home, you may have noticed that homes can have things wrong with them. It's difficult for buyers to know the history of a home and what repairs have been made, but that could turn out to be important information for a new owner to have. To find out what buyers are entitled to know about a home that they are planning to buy, read on.

Buying a home in today's market can require you to have your financing securely established with a pre-approval secured, and have the right amount of money saved up for a down payment. Also, make sure you are prepared to act quickly if homes in the area are selling quickly with bidding wars. Here are some tips that you can and should use to help you buy a home this year.