In Falkreath , Dawnstar , and Morthal , the Jarls won't sell you a finished house. Instead, they sell you a plot of land for 5,000 gold , where you can build a custom homestead like Lakeview Manor .
The most common first home is in Whiterun . To get it, you need to complete the main quest "Bleak Falls Barrow" (retrieving the Dragonstone), after which Jarl Balgruuf will permit you to purchase property. You then speak to his steward, Proventus Avenicci , to buy the house for 5,000 gold . Where to Buy Houses in Major Cities where do i go to buy a house in skyrim
In , you don't buy a house from a realtor; you usually buy it from the Steward of a major city after gaining the Jarl's favor by completing specific quests. In Falkreath , Dawnstar , and Morthal ,
Each major hold has a unique house you can purchase after completing tasks for that city's Jarl: House Name Key Contact Prerequisite Quest Breezehome Proventus Avenicci Bleak Falls Barrow Riften 5,000-8,000g Skooma Trade Markarth Vlindrel Hall Help the Jarl (various) Windhelm Blood on the Ice Solitude Proudspire Manor Falk Firebeard The Man Who Cried Wolf Alternative Housing Options To get it, you need to complete the
You can earn Severin Manor in Raven Rock (Dragonborn DLC) for free after completing the "Served Cold" quest.
Joining groups like the Companions , College of Winterhold , or the Dark Brotherhood provides you with a free room and safe storage.