Every home at some point requires maintenance. Some of that maintenance doesn't have to cost you a lot of money if you keep some basic tools around the house. Here are some helpful tools you can keep on hand. Screwdrivers Make sure you have both flathead and...
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5 Advantages of Buying a Fixer-Upper
We all have fantasy images of our dream house. These images may be hard to let go of when buying a home, especially when all you can afford are homes that, well, let’s just say...
Sweet Incentive for First-Time Homebuyers
If you’re looking to start your home search this fall, there’s a new pilot initiative that will sweeten the deal if you’re a first-time homebuyer. It’s the Homeowners Armed with Knowledge (HAWK) counseling program, which aims to provide FHA insurance discounts to...
6 Decisions to Make Before the Home Search
In the market for a new home, but have no idea where to start? There are several decisions you should begin to make before you even start your home search. By asking yourself the right questions, you can quickly pinpoint what you want – and can afford – in your next...
Tips for Improving Your Credit Score
Looking to buy a home soon? If so, you'll want to start saving for a down payment – and thinking about getting pre-approved for a home loan. But before you do, it's worth checking your credit score to see whether you need to bring it up to increase your chances of...
Listing Photos: What to Look for When Shopping
These days, very little is left to the imagination when it comes to browsing homes for sale online. With virtual tours, professional photos and mapped locations, it's easy to see what you might be getting – before you ever set foot in a potential purchase. Technology...
Ways to Help Kids Adapt to a Move
We all know that moving can be stressful. Add to that the confusion and anxiety that a child may feel at leaving their familiar little world, and all of a sudden moving into that new place can be downright traumatic. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Here’s a list...
5 THINGS TO WATCH IN HOUSING IN 2014
It looks as though 2013, had two parts… At the beginning of the year, low housing inventory and interest rates promoted bidding wars. That in turn, escalated prices quickly. Then, mid year the bidding wars slowed down due to raised interest rates. There are many...
Things to keep in mind when buying a home
The benefits of home ownership Plain and simple, owning a home can improve your quality of life, provide stability and give you a sense of control you just can't get from renting. You have a place to live when you rent, but buying is something much deeper – and...
Escalation Clause: A Helping Hand in Bidding Wars
Are homes for sale snapped up right and left in your targeted neighborhoods? That’s the case in some real estate markets today, and it often leads to that dreaded house hunting reality: bidding wars. If you’re considering buying a house in an area where bidding wars...
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