FEATURED ARTICLE
Creating Curb Appeal
- Tips for Sellers
As a real estate professional, you
know the importance of curb appeal
when trying to sell a home. But do
your clients know? If not, this article
will help.
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ARTICLES FOR HOMEBUYERS
Home
Moving 101 - Tips for an Easier
Relocation
Home moving can be a stressful event. But by preparing for your next move, you
can take a lot of the stress out of the home moving process.
How
to Apply Online for a Mortgage
Loan
There are certain things a
home buyer should know before
applying online for a mortgage
loan. By researching the process
before venturing into it, borrowers
will be better prepared to take the right steps toward success.
How
to Lower Your Home Insurance
Costs
Purchasing insurance for your home can be a balance between cost and coverage.
This article gives home buyers and homeowners the knowledge needed to strike
the right balance.
Your
No-Nonsense Guide to Buying a
Home
In the last few years, the process of buying a home has been altered by the
so-called mortgage crisis and the continued evolution of online real estate
tools. So this article takes a modern look at the home buying process.
Home
Inspection Tips for Home Buyers
The home inspection is an essential part of the home buying process. In this
article we will talk more about the home inspection, how it works, how to find
an inspector, and related topics.
Custom
Homes 101 - A Buyer's Guide to
Success
Custom homes have become increasingly popular over the years. This article
will help buyers understand the process of building a custom home from the
ground up.
101
Tips for a Smoother Home Buying
Process
This list of home buying steps will serve two purposes. First, it will give
you a good understanding of the home buying process from start to finish. Secondly,
it will help you identify those areas where your knowledge is lacking, so you
can conduct further research on your own.
Buyer's
Guide to the Adjustable Rate
Mortgage
Many home buyers choose the adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) in order to save
money during the first few years of homeownership. But later, these same homeowners
run into trouble when the adjustable rate mortgage adjusts (hence the name)
to higher interest rates. Here's how to avoid such problems.
Buying
a House in the New Economy
Credit has always been important when buying a house and applying for a mortgage
loan, but today it's more important than ever. To fully understand the reasons
for this, we need to look back over recent economic changes.
How
To Fix Errors On Your Credit
Report
This article explains the process of fixing credit report errors if you find
that one or more of your reports has erroneous information on it. It also explains
the "nature of the beast" with regard to the credit-reporting agencies.
A must-read article for future home buyers.
Real
Estate Auctions - 21 Things Buyers
Should Know
Buying a home at auction is a good way to save money by paying less than market
value. Here are 21 things you should know about real estate auctions before
you attend one.
Credit
and Home Buying - Like Peas and
Carrots
Forrest Gump said he and his friend Jenny "was like peas and carrots," referring
to how inseparable they were when growing up. Borrowing that analogy, home
buying and credit scores are like peas and carrots too. The two concepts are
more inseparable than ever, and this article explains why.
Tips
for Getting the Best Mortgage
Rates
As a home buyer, it only makes sense to try and obtain the lowest interest
rate when applying for a mortgage. After all, that rate is a primary component
of the mortgage payment, so it has a direct bearing on the amount of money
you'll pay each month.
How
to Be a Home Buying Statistic
- The Good Kind
The years 2007 - 2008 were full of bad real estate statistics, such as the
record-breaking number of mortgage foreclosures. Here are five ways you can
be one of the good statistics, one of the real estate success stories!
How
to Buy a Home With a Low Down-Payment
Many people mistakenly believe that a down payment of at least 20 percent is
required in all mortgage scenarios. This is the way things were for a long
time. But these days, there are more flexible loan programs and terms available
to home buyers.
Low-Income
Home Buying Programs Explained
What's a low-income home buying program? I get this question a lot, especially
from first-time home buyers. So here's an overview of low-income home buying
programs, how they work, and where you can learn more.
10
Things You Must Do Before Buying
a Home
Buying a home is often the largest personal finance transaction a person makes
in his or her life. So it's critical that you make the right preparations and
do the proper research. Here are ten things you must do before buying a home.
Getting
Mortgage Quotes Online - Safely
and Smartly
The Internet has changed nearly every aspect of the real estate process, and
that includes the way we research, compare and apply for mortgage loans. In
this article, I'll explain the process of obtaining quotes from lenders via
the Web, and how to do it safely and smartly.
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ARTICLES
FOR SELLERS
6 Reasons to Stage Your Home
Before Selling
Why should I bother staging my
home? What do I get back for
all the time and effort I put
in? This is one of the most common
home staging questions among
sellers, especially those who are selling in a seller's market.
Tips for Selling
a Home in Winter
Some people will tell you that selling a home during winter is impossible.
We say it depends upon two things -- (A) the amount of effort you put into
it, and (B) the type of real estate market you are in. Here are some tips to
help you sell during the colder months.
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ARTICLES
FOR HOMEOWNERS
FHA
Home Loans to the Rescue - Help for
Homeowners
The federal government recently passed new legislation to help struggling homeowners
avoid foreclosure. It goes into effect October 2008.
Should I Refinance My Mortgage Loan Now?
There's no doubt about it. A mortgage refinance can be a really money-saver
for homeowners in certain situations. But it's not always the right move to
make. This article will help you understand when it's a good time for a refi,
and when it should be avoided.
The Reverse Mortgage
Loan Explained
Most seniors over the age of 60 have heard a lot about the reverse mortgage
loan lately. But what is the unique lending option and why is there so much
buzz about it lately? Let's take a closer look.
