Getting the keys to a freshly built house is exciting, but buying one requires the same steps as purchasing an existing home coupled with overseeing a construction project. Let’s take a look at what’s involved...

Getting the keys to a freshly built house is exciting, but buying one requires the same steps as purchasing an existing home coupled with overseeing a construction project. Let’s take a look at what’s involved...
A gorgeous deck in the backyard is a place to relax with family and friends. Occasionally, though, you’ve heard news stories about elevated decks collapsing and injuring people. How can you ensure that your deck...
Significant financial misfortune may lead you to do the unthinkable: file for bankruptcy. You may fear that this means the American dream of homeownership is out of reach, but all is not lost. Homeownership after...
We’ve all heard the saying that “cash is king.” That’s especially true in real estate, where cash deals are super-attractive to sellers because they are generally a sure thing. But what if you can’t pay...
Buyers can get real bargains by buying foreclosed homes from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Educate and prepare yourself with our guide to buying a HUD foreclosure. What are HUD homes? When...
When a homeowner is forced to give up a home because of financial hardship, the house is referred to as distressed property. Buyers can often purchase distressed properties at a deep discount, but these transactions...
In recent years it’s grown increasingly popular to put up a “coming soon” sign before a home officially hits the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). As a buyer, can you benefit from a “coming soon” home?...
Coming home, especially during winter months, means dealing with coats, hats, and shoes among other paraphernalia. Having a designated spot for storing outdoor gear and pet things keeps your home cleaner and more organized, with...
Pocket walls and doors, floating plumbing fixtures, mirrors that talk to you — all of these trends and more are new and creative ways to live large in limited space. Let’s take a peek at...
If you’re a homeowner, the more you know about your house and its components, the better you can care for your investment. A roof provides one of humanity’s most basic needs: shelter. Here’s a quick...