Property Brothers offer 4 homebuying tips for a tough market

Drew and Jonathan Scott, known as the Property Brothers, guide buyers on their HGTV series "Property Brothers: Under Pressure." After renovating more than 1,000 homes and making over 600 TV episodes, they say today's buyers arrive with tighter budgets and fewer nonnegotiables.

First, think about how a home must fit your daily life. The Scotts urge buyers to map the friction points in a typical day — laundry, meal routines, school drop-offs — and pick features that will genuinely make life easier. They also note that outside spending priorities, like travel, can mean renting is the smarter choice for some families.

Second, be cautious with fixer-uppers. The brothers advise consulting professionals for major work rather than relying on internet tutorials. They warn that DIY projects can create safety and financial problems, and that not everyone who posts a renovation video is a qualified contractor.

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