7 Home Improvement & Remodeling Ideas that Increase Home Value (And...
With the real estate market still in a slump, more and more people have decided not to sell their home. Instead, they have chosen...
6 Tips to Get Approved for a Home Mortgage Loan
Some people don't know the first thing about getting a mortgage loan. They hear reports of dropping interest rates and lower home prices and...
7 Common Mistakes Made by First-Time Home Buyers
When I bought my first house a few years ago, I quickly discovered that there's nothing cheap about the process. With closing costs, the...
How to Break an Apartment Lease Agreement Without Penalty
Breaking my apartment lease wasn't the worst financial decision I ever made, but it was definitely one of the scariest. Why? Because, legally speaking,...
How to Withdraw from Your 401k or IRA for the Down...
Buying a home can be a big step towards securing your financial future, but saving for the down payment can be very time-consuming.
However, if you already...
How to Sell Your House by Owner – Without a Realtor
Do you really need a real estate agent's help to sell your home? Maybe not, according to a 2007 paper by the National Bureau...
How to Find a Great Real Estate Agent (Realtor) You Can...
Would you consider hiring a home improvement contractor without first checking references and analyzing their portfolio of past work? Probably not. Most people do...
Flipping Houses for Profit – Tips for How to Flip a...
Several years ago, I became friends with a young woman who was just getting started in real estate. She became a real estate agent, learned...
Where Should I Live? 14 Important Factors When Deciding the Best...
Home is where the heart is, but what if your heart doesn't know where it should be?
From low crime rates to a great education...
Is Recasting a Mortgage Loan a Better Option Than Refinancing?
While many homeowners are familiar with the option of refinancing their mortgage, not all homeowners understand loan recasting. This may be because not all...
How to Prepare Your House for Sale – 5 Home Staging...
Professional home stagers are worth their weight in gold, and they know it. By making your home more appealing to prospective buyers, they can...
What Is an FHA 203k Mortgage Loan – Requirements for Home...
Whether you're interested in snapping up a bargain home and renovating it to meet your needs, or you have a kitchen full of outdated appliances...
