Research & Guides
Original data on what home buyers actually pay and save, plus plain-English guides to getting your rebate.
Data & research
Data study · August 2026How much is a home buyer rebate worth? A state-by-state map
Using current typical home values, what a 2% buyer rebate is worth in every state, and where it's legal.
Guides
How to actually get your rebate
The ask, the script, and when to bring it up, whether you have an agent or not.
Read → GuideAsking a friend (or a friend's agent) for a rebate
How to ask someone you know, without making it weird.
Read → GuideAre home buyer rebates taxable?
Short answer: no. Why the IRS treats a rebate as a price cut, not income.
Read → GuideWho pays the buyer's agent commission?
What changed after the 2024 NAR settlement, and who pays now.
Read → GuideHow much are closing costs for a buyer?
The 2% to 5% breakdown, why it varies by state, and how a rebate offsets it.
Read → GuideHow much cash do you need to buy a house?
Down payment, closing costs, reserves, and how to bring less to closing.
Read →Choosing a buyer's agent
How to choose a buyer's agent, and get a rebate
The hub: do you need one, what it costs, what to ask, and finding a rebate agent.
Start here → GuideDo I need a buyer's agent?
Not legally, but most buyers use one. What they do and when to skip one.
Read → GuideQuestions to ask a buyer's agent
The short list for every interview, including the one about a rebate.
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