Home Buying:  When is the Best Time? One of the questions we are asked most often is, “when will be the right time to think about buying a home? The answer is right now, if possible, but let’s expand on that a little further. One of the main concerns of those looking to buy a […]

Real Estate Pricing Real estate prices cycle through different highs and lows. Keeping track of the following market indicators will help you decide if now is a good time to invest in real estate or not. Job Growth People go where the jobs are, and home prices follow jobs. A strong local job market is […]

Reasons to Buy Real Estate Before 2009 You may be among the masses of people wondering if they should consider buying real estate now, or wait. There are some strong reasons to act now… namely significant changes in the FHA loan requirements that are scheduled to change in January of 2009. Statitics show that nearly […]

Making the Most of a Buyers Market Here’s what you need to know in order to make the most of this buyers’ market: Get a Great Real Estate Agent A real estate agent can be an invaluable resource in helping you find and buy the perfect house. Agents work on your behalf to locate potential […]

10 BIGGEST Home Buying Mistakes   Based on 25 years of home-building experience for 30,000 people, here are the 10 biggest mistakes in home buying:   1. Not doing your homework. Knowledge is power. Tremendous information is available on the Internet. There is no excuse for entering the market unprepared.   2. Trying to make […]

Real Estate Auction Warning   Ever been to a real estate auction? Ever been told you can pick up a steal at a real estate auction?   our Money Editor, Stacy Johnson, explains why the highest bid at a real estate auction DOESN’T necessarily mean you’ve won the bidding and bought the property.   Video […]

Real Estate: What Are Short Sales?   Short sales may mean major money to real estate buyers and easy exits for troubled homeowners. But if you’re a first time homebuyer, our Money Talks editor Stacy Johnson explains, it’s not as easy as some may want you to think it is. This video runs 1:33…   […]

Foreclosures: We Have to Warn You!   Seems everyone these days thinks they can score a house on the cheap by buying a foreclosed property. There are good deals to be had, but we have to warn you, the process is complicated and risky. Foreclosure properties are much like fire, and you know the old […]

Home Buying Techniques   Buying a home is an exciting and important life event. Being a first time home buyer means that you will have many decisions to make — and just as many questions that need answering.   Buying your first home is a huge step. These helpful home buying tips may reduce confusion […]