Most people have heard of Home Owners Associations (HOA), but fewer people know about them in the detail they should. These are homes in areas that typically have walled enclosures, swimming pools, tennis courts, and other amenities. All of which are only available to...
The real estate industry is full of buzzwords and catchphrases. The one we'll be looking at today is price per square foot. This is a phrase you'll often hear when comparing different homes on the market. It is meant to give you an idea of a home's market value and...
Whether it's your first home purchase or your fifth, buying a home always comes with a lot of emotional baggage. As your closing day draws near, that emotional baggage can start to grow. Was this really a good deal? Would you have been better off waiting for another...
Buying your first home is an exciting time but also an expensive one. While that huge down payment may be the first financial mountain to climb it's not the only one. Smart buyers also need to consider the costs after homeownership. You should consider getting an...
Looking to buy a home but feel constrained by your budget? A foreclosed home could be your answer. These types of properties offer some of the best deals out there. Granted, they do come with downsides but not as many as most people think. To set the record straight,...
With another busy season here, many people will be looking now to buy their first home. This will be an exciting time but also a stressful one with a lot to think about. If you fail to do your homework you could end up paying too much or with a lemon. To help you...
Buying a home is a big moment and one that's easy to get emotional about. Most home buying etiquette is common sense but it's easy to overlook something in the heat of the moment. Fail to show good etiquette and you could end up losing the deal. Remember, sellers are...
Millennials (also known as generation Y) currently make up the largest cohort of the American population at about 75 million. That's about two-fifths of the working-age population which means they're also the biggest home-buying population. But they're also the...
As you move through the home buying process it's easy to get caught up in the excitement and lose sight of things. Even when a deal looks as good as done there are still things that can derail or complicate it unnecessarily. Some of these things, such as mortgage...
Buying a home is a massive decision, so it pays to do it right. The home viewing will be your first step in evaluating a purchase. This can be part of an open house or a private viewing arranged through the listing agent. Whichever one it is, you should go in looking...
When you reach your early 20's, buying a home can seem like a far-off goal. After all, your early 20's is the time when you should be enjoying your youth, building your career and making the most of the abundant opportunities before you. But actually, buying a home...
Viewing homes can be an exciting process, especially if it's your first home. You get to walk through each room of an open house and visualize how you would use the space and make it your own. All the while, enjoying the tour by the listing agent and (maybe)...