Buying a home for the first time often constitutes a long-awaited dream. After completing a little bit of financial prep work, feel free to enjoy every minute of the house-hunting journey. Here are the top...
Buying a home for the first time often constitutes a long-awaited dream. After completing a little bit of financial prep work, feel free to enjoy every minute of the house-hunting journey. Here are the top...
Technology has revolutionized the real estate industry. Agents once spent long hours showing homes in person to prospective buyers. Now, thanks to virtual reality home tours, buyers can take their first look at a home...
Buying a home is an exciting process requiring lots of decisions. What common mistakes do people make, and how can you avoid them? Here is a list of things to avoid. Glossing over pre-approval. Don’t...
Nationally, about a quarter of homes are sold in all-cash transactions. If you have sufficient cash to purchase outright without a mortgage, is this the best choice? Let’s examine the factors to consider. What an...
When building a new home or remodeling, it’s exciting to choose from all the latest and greatest options — especially when we’re talking about kitchens and bathrooms. But many of today’s “luxuries” can become tomorrow’s...
DIY projects are in vogue. And why not? People like to save a buck or two by doing a full range of work themselves. But sometimes, DIY is not worth the effort or the savings....
When buying a home and applying for a mortgage, a good credit score is critical. A home can be purchased with less than stellar credit, but often at interest rates and terms that aren’t to...
Do you have bad credit? While legitimate credit repair services can help improve your credit scores, you can do the work yourself and save money. Here’s how. Pull your credit report at www.annualcreditreport.com. It’s free....
One of the most important steps in the home-shopping process is for buyers to have an initial assessment of their ability to get a mortgage. As a buyer, already having a mortgage preapproval letter from...
When is the right time to buy a home? Are there times when you’re better off renting? There’s more to consider than just the finances. Let’s take a look. Roots versus freedom. Home ownership brings...
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