It might be tempting to consider selling your house yourself, particularly given how hot the property market has been over the last two years. Working with a real estate agent is now more critical than ever since the market in today's economy is changing.    A reliable real estate adviser will not only keep you … Continue reading Selling Your House? Get An Agent to Represent You →

Homeowners are well aware that peripheral costs swell over time and can put a strain on incomes. Utility bills increase, home insurance creeps up annually and taxes rise with the cost of schools and road repair. That’s why many communities have enacted homestead exemptions that can help stabilize and even lower tax bills in some … Continue reading 4 Things To Know About Homestead Exemptions →

There’s an idea running through marketing and business circles that anything that is popular, the opposite will likely be popular as well. Consider that sugar and caffeinated beverages such as Coca-Cola have seemingly opposite products like Coke Zero. That product, in turn, is offset in the marketplace by high-sugar, high-caffeine energy drinks such as Monster … Continue reading 4 Reasons Millennials Should Buy A Retirement Home First →

Are you a retired individual looking for ways to increase your financial security? If so, you may have heard of a home equity conversion mortgage, more commonly known as a reverse mortgage. Used correctly, this is one of the most effective financial products for retirees who own their home.   Let's explore three ways that … Continue reading 3 Ways That a Reverse Mortgage Can Transform Your Retirement →

In the ideal home-buying scenario, you'd have plenty of time to find the perfect home. However, this is not always possible. Maybe you are relocating for a job and have to buy a house from across the country. If this is the case, you might have to limit the time that you spend house hunting. … Continue reading 3 Tips For Getting The Most Out Of Your Time House Hunting →

Many homeowners started to worry that the value of their houses would decrease when mortgage rates began to climb this year. The good news is this.    Home prices often continue to climb when mortgage rates increase by one percentage point or more. Recent information on housing prices appears to support that pattern.    A … Continue reading Why Selling Your Home Might Be Your Best Move This Year →

You're at a pivotal decision whether you're considering purchasing or selling a home. And one thing you should always consider when making a significant choice like that is timing. How will the housing market fare the remainder of the year? Here are the opinions of specialists.    There will likely be more houses for sale … Continue reading What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know about the Housing Market This Year →

Whether you are just about to graduate college or you have been out for a few years, there's a good chance you're carrying some amount of student loan debt. It seems that news headlines are regularly pointing out that the nation's graduates are suffering from the stress of student debt. Moreover, that pressure can be … Continue reading Worried That Your Past Student Loan Debt Might Delay Buying a Home Heres What to Do →

In an effort to boost the value of their property, many homeowners invest in renovations that will help them sell at a higher price. However, with all of the renovation options, it can be hard to know what kind of fix-ups are really worth investing time and money into. If you're looking at all of … Continue reading Thinking about Refinancing: 3 Ways That You Can Boost Your Homes Assessed Value First →

If your financial situation is limited, yet you’re handy with a hammer and nails, then purchasing a fixer-upper home is an attractive option. Fixer-uppers typically require a bevy of updates and repairs to bring the home up to current market conditions. Because of this, the listing price is often considerably less than a move-in ready … Continue reading Thinking About Buying a Fixer Upper – Know These Top Resources To Make The Most Profit →