How a Good-Smelling Home Can Help You Sell
When you are preparing your home for sale, don’t overlook the sniff test. You may be accustomed to the odors … Continued
Home – Buying / Selling
The Case for Buying a Prefab Home
If you’re considering building a new home but construction time and costs are a concern, you may want to look … Continued
Staging a House for Sale: 11 Tips from the Experts
Homeowners looking to get the best price for their home are learning that if you want to sell quickly and … Continued
So You Think You Want to Sell Your Own Home
When you sell your home, carving off a piece of that big check and handing it over to a real … Continued
Insure This, Not That: What’s Truly Valuable in Your House?
If it’s in your house or on your property, you’re responsible for it. That means that you might need to … Continued
How to Avoid the 6 Common Financial Mistakes People Make When Buying a New Home
Buying a home is a complex financial proposition, and it’s easy to make expensive errors. Here’s how to avoid some … Continued
Pre-Owned Property or New Construction? Decisions, Decisions
If you’re looking for a new home, you need a house you and your family can build a future in. … Continued
10 Pesky Problems Home Buyers Overlook
You’ve searched long and hard for your dream home. It has everything you want – and you can envision your … Continued
Location, Location, Location: Which Cities Fit Your Budget?
Looking to buy or rent a home? Much depends on your budget and where you want to live. Costs vary … Continued
6 Easy Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home
These quick fixes can help you get the price you’re asking for. If you’re getting ready to put your house … Continued
How to Increase Your Home’s Resale Value
Learn what kinds of renovations will pay off at closing. If you’re putting your home on the market, you may … Continued
Buying an Investment Property? Here Are 5 Cities Where Home Values Have Increased
Since the housing bubble burst in 2008, property values have been steadily recovering across the country – but some cities are recovering faster than others. According to Kiplinger.com, a few top performers have seen double-digit property value percentage increases from 2011 to 2012. The cities each have populations of more than 500,000, and could be a good place to start looking if you’re in the market for an investment property – but keep in mind that property values can fluctuate quickly, so check real estate appraisal sites like Zillow.com for up-to-date information.
How Much Homeowners Insurance Do You Need?
Thinking of buying a new home or remodeling or redecorating the one you already own? It might be a good … Continued
5 Tips for Staging Your Home on a Budget
First impressions are everything, whether you’re viewing a house, test-driving a car or meeting your daughter’s prom date. That’s why an entire industry has developed around staging homes to help them sell.
The ABCs of ARMs: Decoding Mortgage Jargon
What was the last purchase you researched before buying? Was it a $50 toaster, or maybe a $200 smartphone? What about a $200,000 house?
Buying a house may be the most expensive purchase you ever make, and a little mortgage education can go a long way toward getting you a good deal. Here are a few mortgage terms you should brush up on before signing on any dotted lines.