New homes are, according to a variety of statistics, on the rise . Instead of purchasing an existing home from a current resident, many buyers are instead choosing new homes from developers.
The idea of having a home where no…
Is an FHA 203(k) loan right for your purchase? This article looks at a few common situations where people use this helpful program.
Sometime you find a house that would be perfect for you and your family…it just needs a few repairs. …
The “perfect” house can be hard to find.
Sometimes a home is almost perfect; it has the right size, sits in a high-quality neighborhood, and provides all the amenities you desire from your home. It seems like the ideal place.…
Every year, Remodeling Magazine releases their report on remodeling projects that provide the most return on the price. Basically, they look at how much a project costs, how much it adds to a home’s value, and compare the two. Suppose a…
If you are a military veteran, you have earned a wide range of benefits, including education assistance and healthcare coverage. Another benefit is access to affordable, convenient home loans through the Department of Veterans Affairs, commonly known as the “VA.” …
If you find the almost-perfect home, one that has the best location, the right floor space, and the perfect amount of rooms, but also needs repairs and maintenance, you might pass on the property.
Before you disregard the almost-perfect house,…
If you own investment properties, you’ve probably considered hiring a rental-management company. These businesses make life easier for owners of rental units, and while not every landlord needs help, a management company can be crucial to the financial success of your properties.…
It can be difficult to pay for repairs, which is why so many people choose renovation loans.
When an emergency repair, such as a leaking roof or cracked foundation, occurs in your home, it needs to be handled quickly. You…
When you hear the term “capital gains tax,” you probably think of Wall Street investors and large stock portfolios. You probably don’t think about your modest four-bedroom house in the suburbs.
But capital gains taxes can be applied to the…
We all want a great deal on our real estate purchases.
For some, this means buying a foreclosure.
When a homeowner can’t make their mortgage payments, the bank will do their best to recover the money that was…
Remodeling can be expensive, but it's often justified because, as many claim, it will add value to their home. But is this completely true?
As we’ll see, renovations may not, in fact, be a strong financial investment, but that doesn’t…