Buyers Tips

Its said that buying a home is one of the most stressful decisions in a persons life alongside getting married and moving. In most cases youre looking at a 30 year commitment to a building and community. That means you want to find the right home at an affordable price. Doing so can feel daunting, w [Read More]

There are programs out there to help first time home buyers get the home of their dreams. Combine that with the availability of incredible deals and you've got a winner. One program matches your down payment 2-1 - if you put $500 down, they give you $1500 towards closing costs. Some programs re [Read More]

Even though beachfront property is usually a great investment prospect, finding just the right parcel of land can prove tricky. On one hand, just buying land means less expense. Now you can build to your personal specifications. On the other, there may be reasons that the land has gone on the market [Read More]

When the stock market gets soft, some people begin looking to invest in real estate. Having said that, not everyone is cut out for being a landlord, or for buying and selling homes as a commodity. If youre considering moving in this direction, take a little time to learn the ropes.If youre a small i [Read More]

Everyone has seen at least one commercial spot where a person tells you that fortunes will be made in real estate and that you need no money whatsoever to succeed. The sad part is that some consumers fall for this ruse and spend money on their foolproof method, which (of course) has more holes in it [Read More]

Youve been living in an apartment for years. Each month you write out a check and know that your money will never see any type of appreciation. You cant deduct any of your rent from taxes, and at any moment the landlord could sell the building. Maybe its time to consider buying your own home. If you [Read More]

In a buyers market house flipping often becomes very popular. People buy a home and then resell it quickly to make a little money. The key is approaching this whole process with enough cash to actualize the profit. Effectively you need enough to buy, make renovations and then carry the mortgage unti [Read More]

Many homeowners have begun using auction houses to move property rather than engaging real estate brokers. In the last 10 years, home auctions have increased a dramatic 10 percent, which adds up to somewhere in the area of 20 billion dollars moving through the auction industry. In 2010, auctions are [Read More]

Choosing a new home is one of the most important decisions in a persons or familys life. That building impacts every aspect of our lives from how well we sleep to our overall contentment. Thats why some home buyers have begun using Feng Shui principles when theyre looking at potential homes. By appl [Read More]

Nearly every part of the United States is prone to some type of natural disaster, including flooding. So when you see a house listed in a flood zone that alone may not be enough reason to turn it away. Buying real estate in a flood zone is risky, but it also may offer some rewards (particularly pric [Read More]