Like anything, houses wear out. The interior becomes old and dated, sometimes it falls apart completely. Regardless of how old the house is, there are always things that will need fixed and upgraded. Whether you are trying to sell the house quickly, or just make it a more comfortable place to live, there are quite…
Most people will need to borrow money in order to purchase a home. I know I do not have hundreds of thousands of dollars that I can spend on a house. Instead of trying to save money to buy a house outright, millions of people take out a mortgage. When starting the search for a…
When buying a home there are several different types of mortgages available. Most home buyers will select a 30 year mortgage. Thirty years is a long time to have a mortgage payment hanging over your head, especially when there are several different ways for you to payoff your mortgage early. Early mortgage payoff is not…
There are a lot of steps that go into moving from one house to another. Despite the logistics of all the planning, there is the added burden of selling your house. For those who use a realtor, their agent will take a lot of the pressure off. But there are many things the buyer still…
As most people know, buying a house is a big commitment. In our last article we looked at the importance of figuring out just how much to spend on a house, and a simple, yet effective, way to save for the down payment. Today we will look at one of the most important factors in…
Buying a house is the biggest financial decision most people will make in their lifetime. That is why it is very important to prepare for the purchase, and not rush into any decision. By taking a little time to figure out how much house they can buy, saving for a down payment, look at first…
According to real estate data firm, Reis, the rental market is the narrowest it is been in more than 10 years. In 2009 8% of all apartments in the United States were vacant and now at the end of 2011 only 5.2% of the apartments are vacant. People are looking more towards renting these days…