5 House Hunting Deal Breakers
You have been shopping for a new home and have found one that suits your needs. In fact, it is as close to being the “dream house” you have been shopping for. Unless your desired home is brand,...
View ArticleWhere to Find Foreclosure Deals
So, you want to make a killing on foreclosed property do you? If you do, then there are several ways for you to find a foreclosure and get a hold of the property before someone else snags it. Yes,...
View ArticleHome Price Negotiation and What to Consider
The residential real estate market can present challenges to sellers and buyers alike, with the former wanting to get the best price for her home while the latter wants to receive a good deal. As you...
View ArticleShort Sale Basics & Your Home Search
Navigating through short sale confusion. You’re working with a real estate agent who has found several homes that are within your price range. As you visit each one, you and your spouse take in various...
View ArticleAre Your Association Fees Out of Line?
Association costs can slam your budget. You bought property in a prime neighborhood where housing values are strong and demand from buyers is good. Unlike other neighborhoods, your area is managed by...
View ArticleSurvey Says: Homeowners Are Happy
Good news from and for America’s homeowners. Here’s a bit of good news that will warm your recession-weary hearts: a full 90 percent of homeowners are satisfied with their homes. Yes, in these days of...
View ArticleTime Running Out On Home Buyer’s Tax Credit
April 30, 2010 is a date circled in red on the calendars of some home shoppers. That is the last day when prospective home buyers can enter into an agreement to purchase a home in order to enjoy an...
View ArticleNearly One In Four Homes For Sale Have Already Seen A Price Reduction
The current housing market continues to offer a good news/bad news scenario. First the good news: prices continue to drop. Now for the bad news: sellers are dropping their prices. Well, the bad news...
View ArticleBuying Foreclosed? Consider This First!
Not many people are calling the bottom of the housing market yet, realizing that in some markets further declines in home values may still be happening. But, for the person who is ready to buy and is...
View ArticleSmart Tips To Weigh Before Attending An Open House This Weekend
I was considering posting this article later in the week, but then I realized that the tips I’m planning to share with you here need several days of rumination. After all, a home buy will likely be the...
View ArticleWarmer Weather Is Here, Will Home Sales Follow?
Spring is working its way through the southland and will soon envelope the entire country. The Spring housing season is here -- will you be buying a home during the coming months? Our neighborhood is...
View ArticleHousing Market Pummelled Once Again In January 2009
Are you thinking about buying your first home this spring? The federal government is offering first time home buyers an $8000 tax credit when they purchase their home. With home loan rates at fifty...
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