In a tight real estate market, offering the advertised price for a house is sometimes not enough. If other house hunters make higher bids, someone else will get your dream home. Anyone who wants to end up holding the front door keys should consider the following seven recommendations. 1. Get pre-approval for a mortgage. Keep […]
Moving across town is a relatively simple matter. You just grab a few friends, pack up the car and enjoy a celebratory dinner in your new home. Things get a lot more complicated, however, when the move is across the country instead of across town. If you are planning an interstate move, you need to […]
How to Create a Man Cave to Help Your Home Sell Conventional real estate wisdom suggests that if you want to sell your home, you’ll need to make it as bland as possible so the potential buyer can see himself living in the home. Experts suggest taking down personal pictures and avoiding overdone personalization. While […]
A basic challenge in developing the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification was recognizing the complexity of environmental challenges in building projects. The most significant problem in one project might be water conservation, and another project might be driven by the reduction of energy use. It might be that both projects were equally friendly […]
Buying a house? Congratulations! Now you get to do all sorts of exciting things, like choosing new curtains, planning the housewarming party, making a will… Yes, you read that correctly. For most people, buying a home is the single largest financial investment of their lives. Yet few home owners stop and consider what will happen […]
Numbering around 80 million, Millennials now represent the fastest-growing generation of consumers in the United States. Statistics tell us that those born between 1980 and 2000 are a tough sell – being location-unaffiliated and cash poor means they’ve been written off as a generation of renters. But don’t be fooled: young people are more eager […]
Lower homeownership rates are rapidly becoming the new normal and, according to some commentators, the decline may last until at least 2030. Before you start panicking, let’s put things into perspective. The homeownership rate peaked in 2004 at 69.2 percent. By 2010, that figure had fallen to 65.1 percent, according to a report from the Urban […]
After decades of working and raising children, many baby boomers are ready to hit the road – or cruise ship or bike trail. Taking care of a house and yard has lost its appeal. Endlessly shelling out retirement dollars for home maintenance is getting pretty old. Condos can be the perfect solution for these still-restless […]
When warmer weather approaches, the bugs often come out and want in. They are automatically drawn to window screens when you have the windows open, wanting to be close to the light you probably have on inside your home. Here are some tips for keeping the bugs away from the screens. Use an Insect Repellent […]
In most cases, you will need to choose a title company to work with for your home buying or selling plans early in the sales process. This information is often listed on the sales contract, and the sales contract and preliminary funds will need to be given to the title agent within a few days […]
In life, you may sometimes find yourself in a crisis that is beyond your wildest imagination. Events like a sudden illness, divorce, job loss or some major unanticipated expenditure can put your finances into total disarray. These are traumatic times in themselves, but the financial impact and the inability to meet your commitments make them […]
General Credit Overview When Purchasing a House If you are trying to buy a new home, you have probably heard that your credit score or home buying credit affects this process. However, you may be wondering exactly how it affects your ability to buy a home. Generally, you will need a credit score of 660 […]
Regardless of whether your home is newly built or has seen generations of people pass through its doors, it is important – for many reasons – to ensure that your house is designed to save energy and money for you and your family. New housing developments seem to be popping up like dandelions in spring, […]
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Foreclosure is an ugly word which is heard more often during uncertain economic times. Foreclosure means dreams destroyed, homes lost and families in chaos. Foreclosure seems to be an almost inevitable result of homeowners in debt too deep with more house than they can afford. But foreclosure can be avoided in many situations using a […]
Property deeds are the legal documents that are used to transfer real estate property titles from one party to another. The property deed must be executed in the presence of a notary in order for it to be legal. Plus, it must be recorded at the County Recorder’s office. Once both of these steps are […]
First-Time Home-Buyers: Know What You Can Afford The hardest part of the home-buying process is figuring out what is affordable. Some first-time buyers rely on the amount the bank is willing to lend. Others use a lender’s mortgage calculator to crunch a couple of numbers. However, banks are often willing to lend much more than you can […]
Private Mortgage Insurance 101: What You Need to Know Most people don’t have the cash necessary to go out and buy a property outright. Instead, they take out mortgage loans and pay for their homes little by little over many years. If you’re thinking of doing this, your lender might want you to get private […]
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When you’re in the market for a new home, you want to save money where you can and still get a beautiful home. For some couples, buying a model home with all the extras is the answer. They are beautifully appointed and have all the top-of-the line finishes. Model homes also include upgrades that would […]
Selling a house in today’s market can be a gamble. You may sell within 30 days or wait a year to close. You may get your asking price right away or have several rounds of counter-offers before an agreement is reached. If you put your house up for sale months ago and have had no […]
As almost any successful entrepreneur will tell you, true wealth lies in owning capital. Even if you’re on a top wage, there are few better ways to secure your financial life and that of your family and future generations than by building a real estate portfolio. Forget about so-called get-rich-quick schemes and hugely risky investments […]
Prospective homebuyers are a diverse breed. There are those who know what they want and will make a good offer the minute they find a home meeting their criteria. There are those who need to buy right now, perhaps due to a job relocation, retirement or divorce. And then there are those who sit on […]
Buying your first home is a major commitment, and not something to be taken lightly. No matter how much or how little you have to spend, there are some key things you need to look for in that starter property. You do not need granite countertops or a hot tub in the master bathroom to […]
Buying your first home is a major commitment, and not something to be taken lightly. No matter how much or how little you have to spend, there are some key things you need to look for in that starter property. You do not need granite countertops or a hot tub in the master bathroom to […]
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Real estate trends vary a little from year to year. Sometimes it’s a buyer’s market, and other times sellers are favored. Knowing what is going on in financial and investment sectors can often signal you whether it’s time to buy or sell. 2016 is starting off with some great inventory available in some pockets, while […]
Home For sale in Arlington Heights $849,000: 3 Bedroom, 1.5 Baths, 1936 s/f Living Space on 21.47 Acres TAKE ME TO MORE PHOTOS North Star Farm a premier working horse property, home of one of North America’s top sport horse breeding & training programs for 30 years.The total ground area is 21.5 acres, 150×250 outdoor arena, […]
8609 139th Ave SE, Snohomish, WA 4 BEDROOMS 3 BATHROOMS 3426 SQUARE FEET $1,588,000 Call 1-800-805-8354 Sweeping grounds, paddocks and barn comprise this Snohomish Equestrian Estate. 15,000 square foot indoor riding arena is a rarity. Sited on over 5 acres, the property is professionally landscaped with a water feature and a trout stocked pond. Home […]
