Shopping for a new home doesn't just entail looking for the perfect location and the right number of rooms to meet your needs. For many people, the purchase of a home will also mean that it is necessary to shop for a home mortgage. But with so many potential options that are available from a [...]
While you may have heard that the new tax law - passed by Congress in December 2017 - will have an impact on those who are obtaining home mortgages, as well as those who have home equity loans, what many people are not aware of is the fact that this ruling could also impact those [...]
For many home owners - and particularly those who have a fair amount of equity in their property - securing a home equity loan or line of credit can provide a great way to tap into funds for making improvements to the property, paying off higher-interest debt, or just about any other financial need. And, [...]
Locating your dream home is just half the battle when it comes to securing it and making it your own. So, when you've finally come across that perfect place, what is the next step to securing the deal? That comes in making the best possible offer that you can make. This, however, does not necessarily [...]
Buying a home can entail a long list of factors, which include determining where you want to live, what size residence best fits your needs, and how much house you can afford (as well as the amount of mortgage payment and interest rate). While many people believe that getting pre-approved for a mortgage is a [...]
If you're in the process of selling your home, then it is likely that you have either had an open house, or that you plan to host one in the near future. This can be a great way for potential purchasers to get an up close and personal look at what your home has to [...]
For many people, buying a home is the largest item they will ever purchase. So, with that in mind, it is essential that you ask any and all questions that come to mind - as well as a few that may otherwise be overlooked. For example, while it is certainly important to know how flexible [...]
Selling your home is not an easy task. Before the property is ready to be put on the market, there is a long list of to-dos that can present it in its very best light. But, while some of these may be obvious, there are others that - while they can be an easy fix [...]
You may think that you've found your dream home. But before you move full steam ahead and make an offer, there are a few items that are necessary to consider. Otherwise, you could end up with a serious case of buyer's remorse. For example, if you're hoping to remain in the property for a long [...]
When thinking about the purchase of a home, there can be a long list of items that are considered to be in a "grey area" with regard to what is automatically included in the sale of a home, and what the seller will be taking with them. (Or alternatively, what you need to ask for [...]