Although you may be excited about putting your current home on the market and moving on to your new dream home, it's important to be careful not to overlook some common expenses that could end up diminishing your profit. One of the biggest of these expenses can come in the form of making even "minor" [...]
Prior to getting married or choosing a partner, most people won’t run a credit check. After all, when you love someone, their financial situation really shouldn’t matter. But, when the time comes for you to purchase a home together, his or her credit score could potentially make or break the deal. So, if there are [...]
As the summer of 2017 becomes a fast fading memory, and the fall season gets into full swing, you may be wondering if there is there still time to make a successful move – and to sell your current home – before the upcoming holiday season arrives? The answer to this is a resounding yes. [...]
As a potential property purchaser, finding a motivated seller could mean that you’ll obtain a home that already has equity in it. When you are on the selling side, though, being a “motivated” seller isn’t typically a position you want to be in. The good news is, though, that you don’t have to appear like [...]
If you’re like most people, you love to get a good deal. This is the case on small, everyday items, as well as on the largest purchase you may ever make in your lifetime – your home. So, if you fall in love with a property that is being offered by a motivated seller, what [...]
Most everyone has heard the old saying at least once: "The three most important things in real estate are location, location, and location." But, while this can make for a catchy phrase, does location really matter all that much when you are buying and / or selling a home? In a word, yes. There are [...]
If you've found the "perfect" home more than once, only to have it purchased out from under you by another buyer, then it may be time to consider some property search techniques that can help you to purchase your new home in today's fast paced real estate market. Setting up instant property alerts can be [...]
If you watch any reality TV, then it's possible that you are familiar with the "tiny house" craze. Regardless of whether you love them or not, these small homes can certainly offer their residents many benefits. But there are also some important aspects to consider before moving forward with your own tiny house. Starting with [...]
While properties closest to the coast are usually the likely targets of a hurricane, there are times when a storm will make an unexpected turn and impact more inland properties. If that occurs, do you know how to get the most from your insurance coverage? After an incident has occurred (or ideally, before a natural [...]
The purchase of a new home is an exciting event. It could mean that you've finally achieved the "American Dream." But in order to keep your dream from turning into a financial nightmare, it is important to ensure that you have the right amount of home owners insurance. When purchasing a home owners insurance policy, [...]