2016

How To Buy A Home With No Credit

If you’re ready to buy a home but have no credit due to your age or to your commitment to a debt- and credit-card-free lifestyle, finding a mortgage lender willing to give you money for a house may seem like an insurmountable obstacle. It’s not. You do have options, and while they may take longer to deal with or require more work on your part, you can eventually land a mortgage for a home, if not your dream home.…

How To Stage Your Home To Help Sell Your Home Quickly

Nobody wants to go to an open house and see a house full of clutter and a space that looks a little too lived in. A potential buyer wants to see homes for sale that look inviting, clean and somewhere they can imagine themselves living. That can be difficult to do if you have a lot of your own personal items lying around, a sink full of dirty dishes and clothing strewn about.…

Should You Purchase A Home After Retirement?

Many adults pay off their mortgage by the time they retire and then remain in the home they own. But what if you’ve been renting all of this time and only recently, after retiring, have decided you want to purchase a home? Buying a home after retirement is possible, but it can be quite a challenge – especially you’ll need to take out a mortgage in order to do it. Consider these factors to help determine whether this is the right move for you.…

A Blank Canvas -- 5 Tips For Buying Vacant Land

If you’re planning to build a home just the way you want it, purchasing vacant land can be the best and easiest way to realize your dream. But, if this is your first empty lot purchase, it’s important to know how to find the right space. Here are 5 tips from the pros. Talk With Locals. Before signing a contract, be sure you talk with your future neighbors. Local owners can help you learn things that only those who live nearby will know.…

Don't Rush Into Buying A Home Because You Find Yourself In These Situations

Trying to buy a home can be stressful, especially if you’re working under tight budgetary and timing guidelines. You might find yourself in the situation of feeling that you should just buy the next home that halfway meets your criteria, but it’s usually best to avoid settling for a home that falls short of your ideal home. Try to avoid rushing into buying a home if you find yourself in one of these situations.…

Factors That May Help You Sell Your Home For More Than Your Initial Asking Price

People who sell their homes often hope to sell for as close to their initial asking price as possible. In fact, many real estate agents will use statistics compiled from past sales to market their services. For example, an agent may explain that he or she sells homes for greater than 95 percent of the asking price. It’s common to sell your home for less than the asking price, but it’s also possible to get more than your asking price.…

7 Things To Watch Out For When Buying A Home

Shopping for a home is an exciting time, but don’t look at homes for sale with blinders on. You should be wary and ask a lot of questions about each home you look at. It may be your forever home, so it’s important to look at everything. There are a number of things you should watch out for that could potentially be costly to you later down the road to either repair or replace.…

Tips For Successfully Selling A Home After The Passing Of A Loved One

After an elderly parent or another loved one has passed away, you’ll need to take some time to grieve — but you might also be involved with helping to sell the person’s home. If your loved one passed away inside the home, share this information with the listing agent that you’ve hired. In some areas, this information will need to be provided on the real estate listing. If this is the case, you may face an uphill battle to sell the home — after all, some people may feel unsettled about the fact that someone has passed away in the residence, even from natural causes.…

Getting The Best Deal On Your New House: Tips For You

When you are looking to make a change in your life and are looking for a new home as a part of that process, there are numerous factors that you will need to consider in the process. However, in your search for new real estate, one of the biggest factors to consider is how much you are spending, and what you are getting for your money. If you are looking for ways to get the best deal on your new house but do not know where to begin, get to know a few tips that can help you out.…

3 Things To Do Around The House Before Your Open House

If you are looking to sell your home in a competitive real estate market, you will want to do everything possible to give yourself an edge. If you have an open house coming up, you are no doubt vacuuming and attempting to make the house look as good as possible. Your realtor might have some best practices you can follow, but if you really want to impress potential buyers, here are three relatively simple things you can do that can make a big impact when people come to look at your house.…