Home Buying Tips

• Common Myths About Working With Real Estate Agents
  Get started by avoiding these common myths about real estate agents. Continue article...
• When is the best time to sell?
  Many people think that spring is the best time to sell a home. Continue article...
• Mortgage disclosure amendments do more harm than good
  "The grapevine says that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seriously considering a proposal by the National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) for amending mortgage disclosure requirements. Is their proposal good for borrowers?" Continue article...
• How To Plan Custom Home and Cut The Cost
  Last spring I participated in an "Ask the Experts" panel in Sarasota, Fla. Afterwards, a woman in the audience asked me to review her plans for a new beach house overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Continue article...
• What is the Alternative to a Lock-In?
  The alternative to locking in an interest rate is to let it float. Continue article...
• 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't have any major defects that could cost you down the road. Continue article...