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All of us have been inundated with depressing economic news for the past five years. The internet, television, radio, newspapers and social media are full of reports, opinions and statistics about the stock market, banking, interest rates, foreclosures, real estate and more. Many of these reports, forecasts and opinions vary dramatically on their conclusions leaving the average American [...]
For many people, finding a new home is more than a matter of personal taste and individual finance—it’s a family affair. You may have bought a house as a newlywed couple and then again with a child, but buying one with three boys would certainly be a different experience. A recent survey released by [...]
Whether you’re ready to settle into your first home or looking to buy your fifth; are moving cross-country or cross-town, it’s smart to identify which attributes of a new home are most important to you. Be sure to sit down with your real estate agent and discuss your needs and wants for your new [...]
Those that choose to sell their own homes often hope to avoid the commission paid to real estate agents. While those familiar with the housing market and process of selling a home may enjoy a successful sale, plenty of inexperienced home sellers have encountered nothing but headaches. Besides limiting the number of potential buyers, [...]
Determining the value of home can be sometimes a difficult task for a buyer. Just as there are many factors that can impact a home’s value, the details and potential success of your offer also rely on several pieces of information. If you are thinking about buying a home, you may want to consider [...]
After making the decision to buy a home, many buyers are surprised by the amount of work required for a successful closing. To ensure that you are prepared to close on the home, you may want to develop a checklist of necessary steps with your real estate agent. As you prepare to complete the [...]
Looking at today’s market, I’m so happy about the opportunities that first-time homebuyers are seeing and embracing. One of my colleagues is a young man in his 30s, and recently bought his first home. For years, he counted himself out of the home buying equation, or thought that if he did buy a home, [...]
The increased supply of homes for sale gives buyers the opportunity to explore multiple options. Therefore, it is important to ensure that a home stands out. There are many ways to prepare a home for an open house. While most sellers know to clean up the front lawn, paint the rooms neutral colors, dust, and polish, [...]
Homeowners are commonly advised to consider energy-efficient improvements before selling a home, but the ever-evolving field of environmental technology makes it tough to stay on top of the most beneficial – and practical – green energy developments. While it might impress the neighbors to convert a standard home into an energy-saving powerhouse, doing so [...]
“To buy or to rent?” Recent graduates, young couples, relocating professionals and others have all asked themselves this question at one point or another. While each option has its benefits, the decision to purchase an apartment, condominium or house as opposed to renting, is complex and based on a number of factors. According to [...]
