Are you looking for a home your children and pets will enjoy? You're not alone. Many people make home-buying decisions on the needs of not only their children but their pets, too.
Surveys show that home buyers with children are looking for homes... (Read More)
If you're in the military or retired from it, you most likely have heard about the VA loan. This loan is for a home and comes along with many benefits.
Those who are getting ready to buy a home and want to use a VA loan will be interested in... (Read More)
Buying an older home can offer several benefits. Besides the fact that they often come with a lower price tag, older homes have charm and character that you may not find in a new build. From ornate moldings to original hardwood floors, these homes... (Read More)
Have your dreams of homeownership set sail?
Even if you have bad credit or are on a tight budget, specialty mortgage options abound. One type of specialty mortgage that's often overlooked is the 203(k) or DIY home loan. This type of loan allows... (Read More)
You want to sell your home quickly and for the highest possible price. But professional home staging can cost hundreds or thousands of dollars. The good news? There are plenty of things you can do to stage your home yourself for much less, starting... (Read More)
What are you looking for in your next home? The National Association of Realtors surveyed home buyers nationwide on the home features that are most important to them and found that home buying needs and preferences often vary by age.
According to... (Read More)
Did you know that the average size of a home in the United States in the early 1950s was less than 1,000 square feet? Today the average U.S. home has more than double that amount of space.
For many home buyers, bigger is better. But does your... (Read More)
Are you one of the many people dreaming of owning your own home? It is one of those dreams that transcends culture, age and region. Owning a home has become a symbol of success and security. Unfortunately, too many people find that dream is just out... (Read More)
The conventional home buying wisdom is that you can’t start looking to buy until you’ve saved up enough to put at least a 20% down. But that’s a big chunk of change, especially when housing prices and interest rates are high. So what are your... (Read More)
You're in the market for a new home. It’s easy to get caught up in the details of the home itself: its size, the number of bedrooms, the condition of the kitchen and bathrooms. While things like square footage and condition of a home are... (Read More)