Money Saving Tips
Questions You Should Ask About Property Taxes
Property taxes are a major expense, one which often totals thousands of dollars per year. But property taxes are not the same for like properties or for every owner.
Property tax
Price and Home Size Matter Far More Than Commute Times to Work or School
Never mind that the commute time to work is long. Never mind that the kids may have to take an extended bus ride to get to school. There are far more important issues for us as new home
Moving Up What You Need to Consider to Accommodate Your Growing Family
One of the most common reasons to buy a home is to accommodate your growing family. Perhaps you want to live in a neighborhood with better schools and more services, or maybe you need a
Moving Tips Ease Your Pain
I know the moving season is almost over. But, I've had folks write me with their horror stories and extra tips for moving this summer, ideas I feel compelled to share.
These aren't
Inspecting Your Home Inspector
While most people (almost 80%) have their homes inspected prior to purchase, just who is it that is inspecting the inspector? We've all seen those hidden-camera stories of home inspector
In Love With Two Houses What to Consider When Making the Final Decision
As you find yourself heavily immersed in house-hunting mode, you may encounter a situation in which you're torn between two houses. Perhaps you and your spouse each have a favorite, or p
The Chicken-and-Egg Question Buy or Sell First
For homeowners aiming to sell their home and buy another, it's the classic real estate, which came first, the chicken or the egg, question - buy or sell first?
If you sell first,
How to Help Your Kids Adjust When You Move in the Middle of the School Year
Going through the arduous process of buying a house may leave you with all the stress you can handle. But don't forget your kids. The thought of a new house usually brings pangs of anxie
How To Handle Lender Questions
You've been pretty good about keeping your credit rating up. Always paid on time, every time. There may have been a late payment or two a few years back but you never took anyone for the
How Energy Trends Impact Home Prices & Mortgage Rates
The price of oil has shot up in recent weeks, a matter which could seriously impact the real estate marketplace.
Huh? What's the tie between energy costs and real estate?
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Homeowners Insurance Are You Really In Good Hands
When you purchase homeowners insurance, you expect that it will be there when you need it. That means that if there is a natural disaster such as an earthquake, hurricane or a flood, it
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Home Inspection
Q. WHAT IS A "HOME INSPECTION"?
A home inspection is an objective visual examination of the physical structure and s
High Tech Or Low What's Your Preference
High-tech advances hold out the promise of home computers that can adjust the thermostat, control the lights, start dinner, track appointments, entertain the kids, mow the lawn, let th
HADD Report Home Warranty Coverage 'Extremely Limited
It's not that home warranties or those who issue them are deceptive.
It's all right there in the small print -- disclaimers, exclusions, "weasel" clauses.
The con
Great Reasons to Invest in Real Estate
According to recent statistics published by the U.S. Census Bureau, 75% of multifamily investors are over the age of 45. Over half of these (51.6%) own less than five units, and they ear
Getting the Most From Your Home Inspection
With thoughts of how you're going to arrange the furniture in your new home, whether you'll make the deadline for registering the kids for their new school and how you'll find a mover on
Get a CLUE About Homeowners Insurance
As the busy spring real estate season opens in just a few weeks, smart buyers are doing their homework by getting loan pre-approval, scouting out neighborhoods, and getting a realistic idea
Finding a Good Home Inspector What You Should Ask
You've found the house, your offer has been accepted, and funding is in place. But before you start packing, be sure you hire a professional home inspector to make sure your house doesn'
Energy Improvements Add $18,000 To Homes, Say Studies
Replace old appliances with Energy Star rated appliances, turn in all your incandescent lamps and fixtures for fluorescent lamps and fixtures, perform several energy efficient home impro
Does Your Closing Date Make A Difference
Question: I have recently signed a contract to purchase a home. I would like to settle in the first week of December but my real estate agent says that I should settle at the end of Nove
Counting The Extended Cost of Homeownership
Can you afford to buy a home? The first person you’ll want to talk with about your qualification will obviously be a lender or real estate agent. Once you find out your buying powe
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