With Baby Boomers already rolling into retirement and Gen X looking forward to shrugging off the stress of the 40-hour work week, downsizing could be a strategic move. For many Americans, homeownership remains their single largest investment and the monthly mortgage payment their highest bill. Lowering or nixing that cost altogether can free up a … Continue reading Pros and Cons of Downsizing After Retirement →

The world of real estate has significantly changed over the past years. Not only is there a huge difference between the supply and demand for housing, but the market rates and pricing ranges have also become complicated.   This is why if you’re looking for a new house, offering a price to your seller might … Continue reading In Today’s Housing Market: Offering a Price Might Not Be Enough →

People often prefer those that are pleasing to the eye. Whether it's furniture, a dress, or even some people in our lives, we can’t deny the fact that at times, first impressions last.   The same goes when selling a house. Even though you have an excellent property and a high valuation rate, to begin … Continue reading What is Curb Appeal and How Can You Use It in Selling a House →

A-frame houses have spiked in popularity over the last couple of years. These adorable homes can be quirky or sleek and modern. They are shaped like a triangle — hence the name. A-frame houses are shaped like the letter A. The walls begin near the foundation and slope upwards in a slant. The walls meet … Continue reading Guide To Buying An A-Frame House →

Some people say that there’s no better time to move to your dream house than today–regardless of the season. However, people forget that moving to a new home means selling your old one.  So, we also have to answer the question–is selling your house during springtime a good idea?  Lucky for you, we got the … Continue reading Is Selling Your House During Springtime A Good Idea? →

Saving up for your dream house can be challenging, especially if you’re living paycheck to paycheck. However, there are many ways to dedicate a significant amount of money to your dream house without affecting your daily budget, such as using your tax refund.   What is a tax refund?   A tax refund is a … Continue reading Use Your Tax Refund to Buy Your Dream House →

The record-setting pace of the U.S. economy continues to positively impact the housing market and home foreclosures now stand at an astonishing 12-year low. Coming off a GDP growth rate of 4.1 percent and a historic bull stock market run, everyday Americans appear to be benefiting from one of, if not the strongest economies in … Continue reading Foreclosure Rates Expected To Dip →

The drama of home and garden TV shows may be fun to watch, but no matter what you think, reality shows are not at all like real life. If you think it's easy to buy a house that needs updating and turn it quickly for substantial profit, you might want to think again.  That doesn't necessarily … Continue reading Fix and Flip: Forget What You See on Television →

Like in a relationship, the foundation of a house is integral, and must be strong. There are many reasons why a house's foundation might crack or shift – including temperature variances in the soil surrounding it, since earth expands in heat and contracts in cold. But whatever the reason, there are certain steps to follow … Continue reading Foundation Problems Heres What to Do If Youre Worried About Your Homes Foundation →

As people hit their later years, the idea of freeing up cash flow for extra needs comes into vogue and has been considered by many. The typical financial tool that many retirees see themselves considering is a reverse mortgage, but it's not the only equity tool available.   The equity loan, or second mortgage, is … Continue reading Equity Loan and HELOC vs. Reverse Mortgage – What’s the Difference? →