While many people believe that once the school year begins, you’ve missed the opportunity to sell your home, the truth is that autumn could actually be a great time to put your current home on the market. Not everyone – even those who have young children – relish making a move around the school sessions. [...]
If you have recently put your home on the market – or if you plan to do so soon – you may have noticed that you’ve got some competition. Regardless of the time of year, market conditions, or even economic factors, at any given time there are typically a number of properties for sale in [...]
If you’re familiar with the in’s and out’s of the Internet, then you are likely well aware that a website that brings in a lot of traffic will oftentimes make more sales than sites that don’t stand out. The same can hold true if you have a home for sale. Simply by virtue of the [...]
If you're considering making a move because your family is expanding, or alternatively, you've become an empty nester, then you might be weighing the pros and cons between purchasing an already-existing residence, or starting from scratch and build. Before you make any decision, though, there are some important criteria to keep in mind. First, your [...]
It seems like just about everyone could use some extra income these days, one solution could be to own a piece of rental real estate.
If you've built up a considerable amount of equity in your home, then you may have visions of using those funds to pay for upgrades, improvements, or even for adding more living space to your house. Before you do that, though, it's important to have a good understanding of how President Trump's new tax law [...]
If you've ever applied for a home mortgage - or you plan to do so soon - then you are likely familiar with the fact that you will be required to repay the lender both principal and interest. But, as they say in late night infomercials, "Wait, there's more!" You will probably hear the term [...]
If you've been considering the purchase of a new home, but you have been holding back because you have poor credit, there is some good news. You may still be able to qualify for a home mortgage. Even though a good credit score will typically allow borrowers to secure a lower interest rate, having a [...]
When you close on a new home can be an exciting time but, before you get your hands on the keys, there are several important items that you need to take care of in order to better ensure that nothing in the process goes wrong. In those last few days leading up to the closing, [...]
If you have served in the United States military and you're in the process of looking for a home to purchase, there are several benefits that you may be eligible for when it comes to obtaining a mortgage. Just some of the key advantages of going with a VA loan can include the following: Lower [...]