Money Saving Tips
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
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'
Forget Location, Timing Key To Real Estate Investing
I remember in the spring of 1998, sitting at an awards ceremony for one of the nation's largest independent real estate companies when the president/founder of the company predicted: &qu
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
Home Inspection
Q. WHAT IS A "HOME INSPECTION"?
A home inspection is an objective visual examination of the physical structure and s
How To Avoid Rookie Mistakes
First-time homebuyers face a steep learning curve. There's much to know, much to learn, and a great potential for "rookie mistakes" -- with potentially costly consequences.
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
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
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
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
Rules of Engagement With Agents
Question: I’m developing a business plan to purchase real estate as an investment. This will be primarily single-family homes that will either be rehabilitated, flipped or lease op
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,
What is a Home Inspection
Q. WHAT IS A "HOME INSPECTION"?
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