Too many houses, but only one fits Finding a home to buy is rarely easy. Some buyers look for months, even years, before finding the right house. When you do find the right house, a mixed bag of emotions can cloud your good judgment. You'll probably wonder if you're making the right decision. Continue article...
Should You Buy A Home Through A Real Estate Agent? One of the first things many people do when beginning their search for a new home is enlist the help of a real estate agent. It is the realtor's job, after all, to help you find the home that is perfect for you. Continue article...
How To Save Money On Your New Home Do you clip food coupons from your Sunday newspaper? Or do you take advantage of sales at your favorite department store? Then you will certainly appreciate BIG savings on the purchase of a new home! Continue article...
Home seller credit could save real estate deal No one likes to give money away, but a monetary credit from the seller to the buyer can solve a problem that might otherwise derail a home-sale transaction. Here's a typical scenario where a seller credit could save the deal. 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...
Should I take my home off the market for the holidays? As we head into the last month of the year, sellers usually wonder if they should take their home off the market for the holidays. While no one has a crystal ball, there are many good reasons to consider leaving your home on the market until it sells. Continue article...