An issue of Consumer Reports® has a relevant investigation of defects in homes. Importantly, the article gives excellent advice regarding how home buyers can take steps to avoid trouble. The Consumer Reports® article states “Be proactive. Consumers should never buy a house without first hiring a real-estate attorney and a home-inspection engineer.” It is important […]
Why Now is a Great Time to Sell a House
Selling a house in this economy has its challenges. A seller must make a careful assessment of the pros and cons of their property before they put in on the market. One question that must be answered right from the start is establishing whether now is the best time of the year to sell. Generally, […]
Homeowners and Renters Show Increased Interest in Homebuying
Despite the recession and declines in home prices, Americans still view homeownership as being important to the economy and the American family, according to the “Housing 360 Survey” conducted among more than 3,005 homeowners and renters across the U.S. “We thought people would be soured after watching home values fall but instead we found the […]
What Closing Costs Mean To The Home Buyer
It is important that a home buyer understand all of the costs involved in purchasing a home. These costs go way beyond the purchase price. Inspections, fees, appraisals, and on and on and on…. the terminology used in real estate can be extremely confusing for home buyers. What’s more, who pays for these things is […]
Is Now The Right Time To Buy A House?
You will hear it said that today we are in a buyer’s market. The current real estate market is primed for buyers to purchase due to a huge inventory of homes to choose from and low interest rates. If considering buying a home, now may just be the time to take action. Before answering “Is […]
Homes: Rent or Buy?
Before the bubble burst, buying a house was almost always smarter than renting. Is that still the right choice? Questions or comments? We’d love to hear from you. Just use the comment link below to contact us and we’ll answer back as soon as possible.
Rent or Buy: What Works Best for You?
Millions of Americans have received foreclosure notices over the past few years, forcing many former homeowners into the rental market. The increase of renters (many of whom used to be owners) has driven up rental rates in many areas, making the once easy to calculate formula of renting versus buying a little more difficult. When […]
Buying is Cheaper Than Renting in Most U.S. Cities
Home prices have taken such a beating and demand for rental units has increased so much that it’s now cheaper to buy a two-bedroom home than to rent one in most major U.S. cities. According to real estate web site Trulia, buying was cheaper than renting in 74% of the country’s 50 largest cities in […]
Renting Your Home: Problems to Consider
These days, when it’s tougher than ever to sell a house, homeowners are turning to renting as a way out. Renting may be a good option when you can’t sell, but not everybody is cut out to be a landlord. And while renting may seem like an easy short-term fix, it may not be a […]
Home Buying Negotiating Tips
When it comes to buying a home, the ability and willingness to negotiate is a must for both the buyer and seller. In general, sellers ask for more than they are actually willing to accept and buyers offer less than they are willing to pay. The trick is to find the perfect balance so you, […]
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