When it comes time to move from the old place to the new one, everyone could use a few handy moving tricks … even MacGyver. Sometimes, there are things about moving that we don’t consider until it’s too late: duct tape, bubble wrap, etc. We’ve got your back, so you’re ready… read more →
They already have the high-powered blender, the 800-thread-count sheets, and the stemless wineglasses. And while they could always register for even more kitchen gadgetry and overstuffed throw pillows, some modern couples have their eyes on a different kind of wedding gift. What many of them want more than anything else… read more →
Curb appeal is the first thing a prospective buyer notices and one of the only things your neighbors know about your home. Giving your front door a makeover can impact your curb appeal quite a bit. You may find yourself at the home improvement store drooling over beautiful oak… read more →
One of the hardest parts of getting a mortgage is interpreting advice from all the parties involved: mortgage lender, real estate agent, insurer, attorney or escrow officer, tax adviser, financial adviser, plus your family, friends and colleagues. Since your mortgage lender is involved in all parts of a financed home… read more →
You’ve sold your home – congratulations! You’ve found another home to buy – congratulations again! Unfortunately, coordinating the settlement dates on your current home and your new home isn’t working out quite as you planned. Rather than putting your belongings in storage and staying with relatives or in a hotel… read more →
Buying a home comes with a lot of responsibilities: You need to figure out the right community, the right size of house, the location, and especially the price. You have to negotiate with sellers and real estate agents. To cut down on the time it takes to do this, you might… read more →
Would you go to a friend’s dinner party, nibble every course, drink a glass or two of wine, and then leave—without ever speaking to the host? I hope not. And I hope you wouldn’t treat open houses the same way. And yet home buyers often do, refusing to sign in… read more →
“Foreclosure” is a frightening word for a number of reasons. Topping the list? If you’re unable to make your mortgage payments, you’ll lose your home. However, the misery doesn’t end there. Foreclosure ripples out and affects your credit score, which can hurt your chances of qualifying for a new loan—or another home—in the… read more →
Normally when you buy a house, you don’t want a home with any outstanding liens against it (that’s also why you pay for a title company). But what happens to those houses with outstanding taxes? You can buy those, too. Or you can just buy the lien and profit from that.… read more →
With spring being the busiest time for real estate, homeowners planning to put their homes on the market shouldn’t wait for flowers to bloom before getting ready to sell. Having a few months to prepare can make for a much smoother selling experience. If you’re a prospective home seller, here… read more →