House-Hunting Secrets: Three Ways to Make the Most of Open Houses

November 4, 2010 by

Home buyers, listen up: If you’re savvy, you can get more out of open houses than free cookies. Realtors use open houses to find buyers, but clever buyers can use open houses to scout properties quickly, shop for a Realtor, and get the skinny … [Read more...]

What Happens at a Closing?

November 3, 2010 by

You found the perfect home and, after a few negotiations, the seller accepted your offer. You’ve been to the bank and have your mortgage approval in hand. In fact, the only thing standing between you and your new home is the closing. So just … [Read more...]

Online Home Searches: Convenient, But Not Always Accurate

October 15, 2010 by

These days, the first thing many Americans do when they decide they want to buy a home is search for real estate online. In fact, over 80% of homebuyers start their search for a home on the Internet, according to the National Association of Realtors. … [Read more...]

Your Down Payment: Sources of Cash to Buy Your First Home

October 4, 2010 by

Want to buy a home? Nine times out of 10, you’re going to need a down payment. Only VA loan programs for qualified veterans and active military personnel offer loans with no down payment. And even if your lender doesn’t require it, a down … [Read more...]

Bank Owned Homes: Should You Buy a Foreclosed Property?

September 14, 2010 by

Bank owned homes are still flooding our nation’s real estate market. For buyers who can handle risk, some are incredible deals. But if you’re gearing up to buy your first home, take a hard look at whether buying a foreclosed property is a good … [Read more...]

Four Tips to Make Moving Easier

September 7, 2010 by

One in six Americans move every year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. And, of course, we twentysomethings move more often than everybody 30 and older. It doesn’t matter whether you’re moving from one rental to the next, moving in to your … [Read more...]

How to Shop for a Mortgage: 7 Steps to Finding the Perfect Home Loan

August 26, 2010 by

Photo by woodleywonderworks. Every week, I see home buyers make the same expensive mistake: they simply don’t shop around for a mortgage. It’s a shame. When you buy a home, getting the right mortgage loan is just as important as the right … [Read more...]

The Claim: Healthcare Law Will Create a 3.8% Real Estate Tax in 2013

August 18, 2010 by

Earlier this year, a number of similar, frequently-forwarded emails frightened a lot of people. Here's a snippet of one: This should help stimulate the Real Estate market! UNDER THE NEW HEALTH CARE BILL - DID YOU KNOW THAT ALL REAL ESTATE … [Read more...]

How to Qualify for an FHA Loan

August 6, 2010 by

Many people think that FHA mortgage loans are only for first time homebuyers. Although FHA loans can be a great option for first time homebuyers, they can be used for many other purposes. Knowing the benefits and drawbacks as well as requirements to … [Read more...]

Seller Carry Backs: Finance a Home Without a Mortgage

July 28, 2010 by

Most people have never even heard of a seller carry back, yet it can really pay to understand this real estate strategy. What is a seller carry back, anyway? A seller carry back is simply owner-provided financing. You may also see this advertised as … [Read more...]

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