December 30, 2019

Spotting Hot New Neighborhoods

Old buildings, or the next big thing? You've seen it before. A once-golden neighborhood falls into despair, only to be revived decades later by a new crop of hip and trendy buyers with a terrific wardrobe and an eye for architecture. This revitalization can have a negative affect

September 02, 2019

Top 3 Strategies for Buying a Home

Buying a house might actually be fun when you take care to protect your interests. So you're ready to buy a house. What an exciting time, but also a confusing one. If this is your first home purchase, you probably have lots of questions. But even if it&

September 02, 2019

What Affects Your Credit Score and Why it Matters

Checking your credit is free, and it only takes a few minutes. The first thing that you should do before buying a house is investigate your credit. If anything is inaccurate or you have negative marks, you'll need time to repair it. Bankrate [http://www.bankrate.com/finance/

September 02, 2019

What Affects the Housing Market and How Does My House Rate

Property value covers a lot more than just what you put into a house. Whether you're planning to sell your home or not, its value probably crosses your mind at least occasionally. That's reasonable, since real estate is such a large and long-term investment. Few people

September 02, 2019

What Does A Home Valuation Reveal

The value of your house doesn't have to be a secret. A home valuation removes a lot of the guesswork of knowing what your home is worth and why. Real estate professionals have tools that they can use to find property value, but they aren't geared

September 02, 2019

What Happens if the Appraisal Falls Short

Your buyers want the house, but it might be up to you to make it happen. The price is set, the house is listed, and you've got an interested buyer. But then the unimaginable happens: The appraisal comes in short of the asking price for the home. Is

September 02, 2019

What Recourse is There After a Faulty Home Inspection?

When purchasing a home, there can be a lot of unseen faults and defects that decrease the value of the property, while damaging the structural integrity of the house. Many new homeowners may be unaware of these defects until after they have invested in the property. While the seller is

September 02, 2019

Love it or Leave it, Deciding Whether to Keep Your Home

It's a complicated question with no single right answer. A mortgage typically lasts a long time, and a lot can change before it's paid in full. So chances are, sooner or later your home won't fit your lifestyle quite right anymore. That's

September 02, 2019

Maybe Your Home Needs a She Shed

Who needs a man cave when you can have a she shed? You've heard about the man cave, but what about a she shed? The man cave is usually tucked away in a basement with leather club chairs, an oversized TV, great stereo system and a fridge for