Purchasing a home is a weighty decision for everyone, but for Military families, there are many factors to consider before jumping into the home owner’s pool. Military families live a lifestyle unique from many in the economy. Moving from Fort Bragg, to Washington DC and then on to Fort Leavenworth could make… read more →
There are about 80,000 real estate appraisers in the U.S., and they play a key role in most home sales: Until they weigh in with a determination of a property’s value, the buyer typically can’t finalize a mortgage. The profession got a reputational black eye, however, during the housing boom… read more →
Buying a home is a very big expense—and once you’ve kicked off all that spending, it’s easy to find yourself caught up in rampant lifestyle inflation. After all, you’ve got an enormous, shiny new house just waiting to be filled with all sorts of nice stuff, right? Well, take some quick advice: Don’t… read more →
Getting denied a home loan can be caused by a number of factors. Before you apply, check out with these factors may be – and what you can do to avoid rejection. No matter how you look at it, getting rejected for a home loan can hurt. With some new rules… read more →
Most renters sign a standard 12-month lease when renting an apartment, but there is another option available: the month-to-month lease. This type of lease certainly isn’t right for everyone, but given the right circumstances, it may be exactly what you need. Pros of a month-to-month lease Some renters prefer shorter-term… read more →
He bristles at your questions about his work history. He says there’s no reason to solicit other contractor bids. His company demands payment up front, in cash. He tells you this is the way renovations get done. Maybe you don’t know any different because this is your first major home… read more →
As you are looking for a place to rent, the differences between how places are managed—either by a property manager or landlord—may not seem to make much difference. But not all property bosses are created equal. Whom you choose to rent from can make a big difference in your whole rental… read more →
VA appraisals are a critical part of the 70-year-old VA loans benefit program. It’s also one of the most misunderstood. VA appraisals help ensure veterans purchase homes that are safe, structurally sound and salable. There are two elements: a valuation of the property and an assessment of property conditions. We’ll take a… read more →
Giant Panda Cub Debut: the National Zoo January 16, 2016. Washington DC. Bei Bei will be on display to the public. The cub was born in August and will make his first public appearance at the Zoo. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Events The national holiday is January 18, 2016.… read more →