The American dream of owning a home with a white picket fence is open to anyone who wants to work hard and achieve success. But the generation known as the Millennials are saying that even with hard work, home ownership is out of their reach. When you listen to the reasons Millennials give for […]
It is difficult to miss the television commercials and Internet advertising surrounding reverse mortgages and how they can help seniors to plan for retirement. In a 30-second commercial, any type of investment can sound enticing and great. But before you decide to commit to one of these reverse mortgage programs, you should first understand […]
One of the many benefits in hiring a real estate agent is that the agent has years of experience in establishing a sales price that will be competitive in your area. It is important to remember that a real estate agent is not an appraiser, so a real estate agent is only going to give […]
When you approach the real estate agent of a seller, you might be told that you have to sign a binder if you want to purchase the property in question. Is a binder something you want to sign, and can the seller’s agent force you to sign a binder in order to purchase the […]
When you get advice on buying your first home, you usually get information on how to find financing and how to plan your move. But for first-time home buyers, information on how to handle your finances between the time you get pre-approved and apply for your mortgage can be just as valuable and important. […]
When you have a real estate website, you have the entire world as your audience. If someone from halfway around the world is going to relocate to your town, they will see the listings on your website and contact you about buying a home. You can also develop a healthy local network of website traffic […]
When you decide to become a landlord, you have to take the good tenants with the bad ones. Good tenants pay their rent on time, give you full notice when they are going to move, and do not damage your property. Bad tenants leave in the middle of the night without notice, often neglect […]
Real estate is one of the professions where you can get rich quick, but you can also lose everything in the blink of an eye as well. The best approach to getting rich in real estate is to be gradual about it and build wealth over time. When you take your time in building […]
Most lenders throughout the country will insist that a home inspection be done before they approve funding for a mortgage. You will find that a home inspection can make or break a deal, especially if it comes back very good or very bad. A very good home inspection could convince the lender that the […]
Many people dream of owning a vacation home where they can get away from it all in an environment where they make the rules. The idea of having complete control over your vacation destination is appealing, but there are some practical things you must consider before finalizing your vacation home purchase. Location Do you […]