The Buyer's Guide to Real Estate
If you own a townhouse that you no longer want to live in yourself, but instead want to rent out townhouse, you need to make sure that you are really ready for the process. Here are four things you need to do to prepare yourself for becoming a townhouse landlord.
#1 Learn About Your Rights & Obligations
The first thing you need to do is make sure that you understand all of your rights and obligations as a landlord. Read More»
Couples who missed the high-interest rate mortgages and the burst mortgage bubbles of a decade ago are now the ones looking to buy homes. The problem is, many of the homes available in areas are way out of reach for these couples that spent the last decade scraping together money for a down payment and closing costs. Why is that? If you are one-half of these couples who are flabbergasted by the prices of homes for sale, here are the problems experienced by similar couples across the country and how to overcome them. Read More»
You want to make sure that the home that you buy is perfect for you and your family. You know your budget, and you know exactly what you want in a home. Well now you can search and search or you could hire a real estate agent. There are many different reasons to hire a real estate agent but really it is up to you. While some people like to do the job search all on their own, you may find that you save a lot of time using a real estate agent. Read More»
As you are evaluating potential, new homes to buy, you may be tempted to focus almost all of your attention on the house itself. However, this can overlook the importance of ensuring that the landscaping will meet your family’s needs. If you are ill-prepared to evaluate a home’s yard, you should follow several tips that can help you to accurately evaluate whether the yard will be sufficient for your needs. Read More»
If you’re thinking of selling your home, or if you’re shopping for a new home and keeping your future home value in mind, it helps to understand what kinds of things affect a home’s value. Some things are well known—for example, a new roof or a recently remodeled bathroom can have a positive effect on your home’s value, while a high crime rate in the area can bring your house’s value down. Read More»