Over half of American homeowners financed their home purchase and have a mortgage. Banks and lenders like this arrangement because they earn money in the form of interest payments when they loan money to buyers. Buyers like it because they…
The home search process can be very fun or very exhausting (or both). Some buyers love the search and enjoy looking at home after home until they find just the right one. Others get tired of coming up empty after…
Buying a home is one of the largest purchases that most Americans make in their lifetime. With so much money in play, it’s important to know when it is refundable (and when it is not) during the negotiation process. Earnest…
Home buying is very exciting but typically doesn’t move quickly. The length of time it can take to finalize the purchase, also called closing, varies with the complexity of the deal and circumstances of the purchase. Most homeowners can prepare…
Rental real estate is a great way to build passive income, keep your home if you have to temporarily move out of the area, and invest in physical property. But part of being successful in rental real estate is having…
The path to owning property starts with a very important document while outlines the proposed sale terms from the buyer to the seller. Submitting an offer is a big deal for both the buyer and seller, but looks a bit…
When you purchase a home with a mortgage, part of the terms of your loan include an interest rate. This rate is the percentage of the loan value that you will be charged in interest, should you take the entire…
December is one of the most festive months all around the world as many cultures celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or other winter holidays. Many families take this opportunity to show their holiday cheer by decorating the interior and exterior of their…
The home buying search starts with house hunting but did you know that you should also be shopping around for a lender or broker? Questions to Ask When you first start looking for a lender or broker, you can begin…
As a homeowner, one of the hazards that you want to watch out for comes in a fuzzy, smelly form. Yes, I’m talking about mold. From the benign to the toxic, here is what you need to know about mold…
