Waiting for the mortgage rates to come down before you buy a home may not be a good decision. If…
Opportunities exist for a subset of homeowners, possibly in their 60’s to 70’s, who want to downsize to smaller homes…
Sellers offer concessions as an incentive to encourage buyers to purchase their home. The concessions, paid for by the seller,…
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recommends that all Americans have some basic supplies on hand in order to survive…
One of the big banks has a voluntary program available that transfers $100 each month from your checking account to…
The more equity in your home, the more options you have. Since equity is determined by the difference between value…
The first thing every homeowner needs to know about plumbing is how to turn the water off in case of…
Appreciation, tax advantages, cash flow, leverage and equity build up each contribute to the rate of return on rental real…
An Automated Valuation Model, AVM, is a computer approach that looks at public records to make a determination based on…
Homeowners should recognize that the same trusted professional who helped them buy or sell their home can be a valuable…
Affordability and stability are reasons home buyers choose a 30-year fixed rate mortgage. It makes the payment lower than a…
Insurance and homeowners go together like peanut butter and jelly. Lenders require fire insurance at a minimum for homes with…
A variety of factors have led to a shortage of rental units, especially single family homes, and as a result,…
Rental homes have several distinct advantages compared to alternative investments. These advantages coupled with the opportunity for a higher yield…
According to a Federal Reserve report on Consumer Finances, homeowners’ net worth is 36 times greater than that of renters….