Home Buying Tips

• How to sell home without real estate agent
  Have you noticed when you are on an airplane, the stranger sitting next to you will often reveal secrets he probably wouldn't tell his closest friends? Continue article...
• Is private mortgage insurance good or bad?
  Unless you are involved with real estate you probably have never heard of PMI. No. It's not a serious disease. In fact, PMI can be extremely beneficial if you are a "cash challenged" home buyer without a sufficient down payment. Continue article...
• Most Common Mortgage Mistakes And How To Avoid Them
  The Canadian Institute of Mortgage Brokers and Lenders conducted the annual survey with sponsorship from the federal government’s housing arm. Continue article...
• The Biggest Home Defect To Watch For
  Water damage is the biggest defect to watch for. Continue article...
• How much work should you do before selling?
  Recently a couple that owned a home in Berkeley, Calif., decided to move to neighboring Piedmont. They started their search by visiting Sunday open houses. It was quite apparent to them which listings had been prepared for sale and which ones had not. They were invariably drawn to listings that were charming, clean, and uncluttered. Continue article...
• Tips and tricks for refinancing your home mortgage
  Thanks to today's ultra-low interest rates, the home mortgage business is booming at a record pace. Continue article...