Financing a Second Home
There are two reasons why people purchase a second home. The way that a second home is financed will often depend on the type of second home it is classified as. Second homes can either be vacation homes or...
Selecting a Home Builder – Who Should Build your House
If we learn anything from the story of the Three Little Pigs, it's that your home must be built on a solid foundation. Well, we all know that a house of straw or sticks is no good and comparatively...
Buying a Foreclosure – Getting a Good Deal on a House
Buying a foreclosure is one way of getting a really good real estate deal. When a piece of property is foreclosed, that means that the house owner has defaulted on mortgage payments and despite a notice of default, is...
Buying a Spec Home – Pros and Cons
While many of us are happy to buy a home that someone else has lived in, there are also many couples and families who are not so enamored with the idea, preferring to buy something brand new. There are...
Buying a Show Home – Is it a Good Idea?
Builders or building companies often construct a model or “show home” to use as a live advertisement for their work, especially when they’re building a new subdivision or exclusive communities. This means that the home is usually illustrative of...
Buying a Home in a Competitive Market
Many people found out in 2005 just how difficult buying a home could be. That year saw a record number of homes sold in the United States and Canada, and they sold at record prices. In fact, some of...
How Big a House Do You Really Need?
Real Estate Trends
The number of residents per household had been on a fifty-year decline as our wealth grew but has suddenly reversed, thanks in large part to the downturn in economics.
The trends in home size have been a fascinating...
House Poor Life Rich – How Much House Can you Afford?
Starting to look at buying a house, aren’t you? I knew it. Well, as a long-time real estate broker, former real estate rehabber, investor, homeowner, and a man who made a lot of money and lost a lot as...
House Appraisals – Estimating the Value of a Home
Real estate appraisals are something which occurs in all segments of the market, from single family homes to commercial properties to condominiums. Appraisals are a useful tool for several aspects of real estate, and are important to the home...
Home Invasions – Facts and Statistics
Recent high-profile incidents of home invasions have received considerable exposure in the media. The impact of home invasions extends well beyond just the violence of the crime itself to a long-term loss of the victim’s sense of safety in...
Tips for Taking Care of Your Home’s Roof
Your home’s roof is the most important part of its structure – the whole point of a house is that there is a roof over your head! Therefore, it’s integral that it is properly cared for so that it stays in the best condition and continues to keep you...
6 Tips to Upgrade Your Home’s Exterior
If you are like many other homeowners, you may forget about the look of your home’s exterior. Instead, you focus on getting the interior “just right,” forgetting that the outside is just as important. Additionally, if you are trying to sell, ensuring your home’s exterior is in great condition...
Pack Your Kitchen: This Is What Professionals Do
Moving to a new place can be a very tough process. It requires a lot of time, attention, diligence, and skills. But do you know that packing like a pro is not so hard all? Everything that separates you from having professional packing skills is a few tips and...
