Articles about home buying, selling, investing and repairing.
Before you put your house on the market, you may first want get a home & pest inspection. You may be saying, "Isn't that the responsibility of the buyer to do that?". Technically yes its the buyer who gets a home inspection. Wouldn't you like to know what may be potentially going on with your home before you receive an offer? This way [...]
Do you have the itch to move? Do you feel overwhelmed on where to begin? How to get started? What to do? First of all don't put a sign in the yard or a posting on the internet until you follow these five crucial steps. Step 1: DeClutter It The Q.U.I.C.K. Way Step 2: Fix It Before You Flip It [...]
If we all admitted to ourselves we at one time or another battled with the clutter bug. We love to hang onto our clutter so much, that some of us has gone so far as to pay to have it stored away in storage units. In fact, storage units has grown more than most other types of commercial properties. [...]
By: Wendy Twine When it comes to the aging loved one(s) in your life, whether it’s your parents, aunt or uncle, friend, etc. it can be a difficult time for all parties involved. I personally have had to face this with my own parents. My mother & father faced this reality of needing to [...]
Zone A Zone A is the flood insurance rate zone that corresponds to the 100-year floodplains that are determined in the Flood Insurance Study by approximate methods. Because detailed hydraulic analyses are not performed for such areas, no Base Flood Elevations or depths are shown within this zone. Mandatory flood insurance purchase requirements apply. [...]
By: Ed Carr Mortgage Programs Since some mortgage options are less conservative than others, it's important to determine if you are a risk-taker or if you prefer more stability in your financial dealings. Do you invest in the stock market? Or put your money into Certificates of Deposit? These are two different ways of [...]
By: Wendy Twine Often times when you as the buyer(s) are looking for a home on the internet or drive by one on the road, you get excited about the home you see. You’re so excited to get the information you want on the home, that you call the number on the listing [...]
Author: Ed Carr Organize and Review Your Finances Before applying, check out your credit report to see what it says about your financial history. Make sure there are no errors! Understand Financing Options Read up on the loan process and find a lender you trust. Check with the Better Business Bureau and interview a variety [...]
