When on the hunt for a new home you'll have many different property types to choose from. One of these is the condominium or condo for short. Unlike regular single-family homes, condos are individually sold units within a communal living complex. In one sense, it's an...
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5 Common Myths of Buying a Foreclosed Home
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,...
How to Determine How Much House You Can Afford
A lot goes into deciding on a home to purchase. The neighborhood, school zones, square footage, commuting time, the number of bedrooms/bathrooms are all important things to consider. However, the first crucial decision to make is your budget. It's far too easy to get...
Love to Entertain? Here are 7 Features a Home Should Have for Good Hosting
Are you a person who loves to host parties, get-togethers, and even full-on New Year's Eve bashes at home? If so, then you'll need a home with all the essential features that make hosting a breeze. If you're looking to buy a home, here are seven features to consider...
4 Key Mistakes to Avoid When Buying and Selling at the Same Time
Many people find themselves in the situation of having to buy a new home and sell their current one at the same time. Down payments on a new home require a lot of money which is why so many people are compelled to sell before they can buy. But so much can go wrong...
6 Things You Need to Know Before Buying a Home with a Guesthouse
For many people, a private guesthouse is a dream-come-true feature on their home wish-list. And no, we're not talking about opening a B&B in your own home. We're talking about a self-contained ‘mini-house' right next to your own property. When built right, they...
Top 10 Questions to Ask a Mortgage Lender
If you're in the market for a new home, you'll want to be just as careful in picking a lender as you are in choosing a home. Loans and lenders come in all shapes and sizes. If you want the very best rate and terms, then make sure you talk with multiple lenders before...
What Exactly are Buyer’s Agent Responsibilities?
If you're looking to buy a new home, chances are you don't have a full understanding of the local real estate market. Nor are you likely to possess the skill set needed to assess different properties, negotiate a home sale, and navigate intricate local real estate...
Outdated Mortgage Advice You Should Ignore
Buying a home is a huge life event and taking out a mortgage on it will be one of the scariest parts of it. It's a lot of responsibility to take on and if it's your first time getting a mortgage then, naturally, you'll want some advice from those who've done it...
8 Important Features to Consider When Buying a Home
Everyone will have their own priorities when buying a home. A home purchase can be a complex process and it's easy to get distracted and fall off track. To make things easier, start by making a list of those home features that are most important to you. Your buyer's...
Suburban Life Vs City Life: Which is Better for You?
Choosing where to live is a big decision. There's a lot to take into consideration and one major decision might be whether to choose city life over suburban life. Depending on what stage of life you are in (just graduated or about to start a family) then this choice...
5 First Time Home Buyer Mistakes to Avoid
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...