Most consumers believe if they pay their bills on time, they need not worry about their credit score. Oftentimes, it is a rude awakening when they apply for a mortgage loan, car loan, or any revolving credit to learn they are not going to get the lowest rates available due to their credit score. This … Continue reading Understanding the Factors That Impact Your Credit Score →

While there may be instances when a homeowner must sell a property and move regardless of market conditions, there are other times when the value of the property will be a deciding factor in whether a homeowner moves or remains in the home for a longer period of time. Some homeowners will attempt to determine … Continue reading Understanding Home Appraisals and Why You Want a Real Estate Agent to Value Your Home →

On the surface, a short sale seems like the perfect deal. However, before you take the plunge, you need to understand how this type of home purchase works.   What Is a Short Sale?   A short sale is a home sale in which the homeowner is selling the home for less than he or … Continue reading What You Need To Know about Short Sales →

At times, buying a house is a hit-or-miss thing. Some people get the best deals, while others don’t get what they paid for. People don’t realize that there are indicators to know if it’s an excellent year to buy a home. You can get huge savings from getting a house rather than continuing with your … Continue reading How to Know if It’s a Good Year to Buy a Home →

Everyone dreams of owning a home. Not only does it provide great comfort and stability in one's life, but a house is one of the most significant investments anyone may have.   However, not just because everyone dreams about it means that it's for everyone. Owning a home is not a walk in the park–you'd … Continue reading Is Homeownership for Everyone? →

Energy-efficiency, smart electronics and automation have come home to the rest of the house, but many garages still look and feel like neglected warehouses. Why not update the lighting and add some high-tech features that will bring your garage into the 21st Century. Doing so will make your life easier and need not cost a fortune! … Continue reading The Case for Making a Smart Garage →

The warmer summer months provide homeowners with the ideal conditions for making improvements to their property, and many will want to put installing an in-ground swimming pool at the top of their list of improvement ideas. While a swimming pool may seem like a pure luxury to some, there are actually considerable benefits that homeowners … Continue reading Seeking the Perfect Summer Home Improvement Project Its Time for an Inground Pool →

House fires can break out for a wide range of reasons, and these include everything from grease fires while cooking in the kitchen to lightning striking the home. They can cause a significant amount of property damage as well as personal injury or even loss of life, so preventing them and knowing how to properly … Continue reading Safety Tips 5 Ways to Prepare for a House Fire and What to Do if One Breaks Out →

Are you a budding real estate investor who is on the hunt for great deals on local homes? If so, you have probably heard about "short sale" homes, although it can take a bit of searching to find one. Let's take a closer look at real estate short sales to learn how they work and … Continue reading Real Estate 101 What Is a Short Sale And How Does It Work Lets Take a Look →

Good news for homeowners–your property has never been more expensive. Today, most properties have gained an 8-10% equity increase in recent years. Now what? While this is good news, not all homeowners know what this means. Moreover, they don’t understand how this market increase can significantly affect their lives. If you’re one of those people, … Continue reading Equity Gains of Home Owners →