Home Buying
Foreclosures: Wise Investment or Money Trap?
Tweet I was having a discussion with a friend last week when our conversation turned to the housing market. Bleak news upon bleak news for some people, but not for
Save Even More With FSBO
Tweet FSBO or For Sale By Owner remains a popular marketing alternative for people who are buying or selling a home. Sellers like them because they can cut out the
Condo Fees Are Up, Up, And Away!
Tweet The condominium market has imploded over the past year or two thanks to a downturn in the overall housing market and overbuilding in many local markets. Complete condo projects
The 4 Elements Of Your Mortgage Loan
Tweet Your home loan consists of four elements, two that you are probably aware of, and those are the principal and interest. Two additional elements, taxes and insurance, must also
Smart Stress Reducing Moving Tips
Tweet If you’re planning to move, hopefully you are well along the way toward putting your plans in place. If not, you’ll find that the days leading up to the
Should You Choose A Buyer’s Agent?
Tweet Searching for a home can be nerve wracking, especially if you aren’t sure if the home you want is worth the price being asked or if you really should
Is It A Fixer Upper Or A Money Pit?
Tweet Before the current housing bubble popped, investors were scouring the marketplace for homes needing a makeover with the intention of fixing them up for a quick flip. Savvy investors
The Importance of Location, Location, Location
Tweet You’ve heard it before: what are the three most important things to consider when buying a home? Answer: location, location, location. Every real estate agent repeats this question, drilling
Buy Now Or Wait? Timing Isn’t Everything.
Tweet You’ve sat out of the housing market for the past year as you wait for the market to hit bottom, though you possess the wherewithal to purchase a home
Internet Real Estate Sources Worth Using
Tweet If you are planning to buy or sell your home, having as much information available to you is essential if you want to get the best price for your
Second Home Market Offers Some Fantastic Deals
Tweet Lost among the news about the current sub-prime mortgage meltdown is the housing market for second homes. Though the news media is focusing on the problems people are having
Those Nasty ‘Garbage Fees’ At Closing!
Tweet You’ve found the house that you want, have arranged financing, and are preparing to go to closing. Several years of scraping by has put you in the position to
Condo Shopping In A Down Market
Tweet I had good laugh recently when I came across an article written by a real estate agent who insisted that condos are a “great buy” and that they hold
Buying A Home Post Foreclosure
Tweet If you recently lost your home to foreclosure, how long do you think it’ll take before you can become a homeowner again? 5 years? 7 years? Maybe even 10
Getting Ready For Your Big Move
Tweet If you are planning to move, then you understand that you have a big task in front of you. If you are moving from one house to another house,
