Fri 8 May 2009
Real Estate Finance Glossary: What Exactly Is PITI? Regardless of whether you’re selling or buying real estate, there are many terms that come up. There are hundreds of these terms and it’s not practical for the average buyer or seller to learn them all. It’s not too difficult, really, particularly if you have an agent [...]
Fri 27 Mar 2009
Putting Your Home on the Market When You Have Kids When selling your home, having the property look its best has got to be your top priority. Attempting to do so when you have active children in your house can be a hard job in the first place, not to mention maintaining it that way [...]
Tue 24 Feb 2009
School District: An Important Factor in Home Value An important element of the market value of real estate is the reputation of the school district. Properties that are located in desirable districts can sell for more than similar homes in less successful districts. Before purchasing a new home, it is of vital importance to investigate [...]
Sat 31 Jan 2009
Purchase Contracts: The Dangers of Possession After Closing Done at last! The papers have all been signed, and you’re ready to move in. At least that’s the way it’s supposed to work. In some cases, though, a seller could ask to keep possession of the real estate for a period of time after closing. The [...]
Mon 29 Dec 2008
Finished vs. Unfinished Basements: Getting Someone Else to Get the Job Done When you are shopping for a home, there are lots of things to consider. One of those things is the basement. Does it have to be a home with a finished basement, or would you prefer to get a home with an empty [...]
Tue 2 Dec 2008
The Dangerous Side of Dealing With Old Houses: the Woodwork Can Harm You and Your Children Although paint made with lead in it is obsolete, it still remains a matter of concern for both sellers and real estate professionals. Lead was used as a paint additive for well over a century before it was linked [...]
Thu 13 Nov 2008
To Help Sell Your Home, Provide a Home Warranty If you are in the process of selling your home, your agent might advise you to take out a home warranty. What is it all about? And how does it improve the chances of getting a better result when you sell your home? The home warranty [...]
Tue 21 Oct 2008
Home Remodeling: Where to Get the Most Mileage out of Your Dollar Remodeling seems to be an inborn instinct, the great American pastime. Sometimes it seems, though, that it gets delayed until the homeowner starts thinking about selling. “Why didn’t I get around to doing this earlier?” Regardless of whether you are going ahead with [...]
Wed 27 Aug 2008
First Things First in Choosing Your Next Home The decision to buy a home is a big commitment and an exciting task. It is also a chance to examine your financial situation and peek into the future. Are you a couple just starting your life together and looking for your first home together? Are you [...]
Tue 29 Jul 2008
Get a Realtor: Five Mistakes to Avoid Regardless of whether you are in the real estate market to buy or to sell, getting a Realtor is a good beginning step in the process. Having the right Realtor as your agent makes it easier for you to find that perfect place to make your home or [...]