23rd January 2009
Losing your home is a stressful and disheartening experience, especially if you feel you were duped into a sub prime mortgage by a shady lender. For children however, a foreclosure will take an emotional toll that can have a lasting impact on all areas o...
22nd January 2009
You've found a property that has all the important items on your checklist. You've researched and done a comparative market analysis to determine a fair asking price. While you're well prepared to make an offer, there are a few questions you need your re...
16th January 2009
If you're looking for real estate to invest in, why not consider a golf home? Right now, America is looking at the retirement of the "Baby Boomers". 76 million Americans will be looking for active retirement and leisure activities in the next 10-15 years....
14th January 2009
If you're looking to start a wealth-building program, investing in a large multifamily complex can be the first stepping stone. The nature of these properties is such that you can cover your mortgage, maintenance costs and still have a lucrative income i...
14th January 2009
“What do you mean, what *else* can my home do for me?” you say. “A home is to live in and build equity; isn’t that enough?” Well, yes and no.
If you just want a straightforward home with a straightforward mortgage, you don’t have...
12th January 2009
During the winter months, you may find that snow is getting in the way of your staging. It’s difficult to show a home effectively when the yard is snowed in and making traversing the property difficult. By clearing snow out of areas you know w...
29th December 2008
If you're selling in winter, there are a lot of things you can do to encourage buyers to keep coming back. These tips will help you provide a warm, welcoming atmosphere in your home and encourage buyers to stay longer than they would otherwise.
Keep y...
15th December 2008
Recently ThisOldHouse.com ran an article on "Home Inspection Nightmares". Some of the examples sited by the inspectors were beyond belief. It's difficult to comprehend how a home owner allows their home to get into such a state, let alone imagine trying t...
15th December 2008
The multiple offer is probably one of the most stressful situations for any potential home buyer. The whole process resembles a silent auction, where multiple buyers place offers on a home, with no idea of what the other is bidding. Generally, at the end ...
15th December 2008
Apparently it's not all doom and gloom in the housing market this holiday season. The Mortgage Bankers Association registered a 37 percent increase in applications for house loans and a 39 percent increase in home purchases using FHA mortgages; as reporte...
14th December 2008
The classic dilemma for homeowners is whether it's best to buy their next home before or after selling their current one. Making the wrong decision can have tremendously serious ramifications, worst case scenarios being financial strain or temporary hom...
13th December 2008
Many people consider allowing their children to build a tree house in their yard or building one for themselves. However, for people who see themselves selling in the future, a tree house may be a sticking point. Some people worry about potential buyers s...
13th December 2008
No, I'm not talking about giving your pet away or taking him out in the back and... well I'm just not. However, when you're selling your home, you have to come to the realization that signs of your beloved puppy may be the dealbreaker when someone is maki...
11th December 2008
If you've just purchased a new home, congratulations are in order. This is an exciting and happy time for the whole family--that is until the reality of the move sets in and everyone gets a little (or a lot) on edge. While moving is overwhelming for even ...
11th December 2008
McMansions—or super-sized homes—have been a growing trend in the home building industry for several years. Gargantuan houses are popping up in residential neighborhoods and rural areas, blocking views, and dwarfing neighboring houses. With some hom...
