Category: Buying a Home

Thinking About Buying a Home

Thinking About Buying a Home?

Wondering why people choose to buy rather than rent? Following are a number of advantages you may not have considered:

Buying a Home - Getting Started

Buying a Home – Getting Started

Thinking of buying a home? The time’s never been a better time, but there are important tips to follow before you begin your search:

The Essential Handbook for Buying a Home

What do First Time Homebuyers Look For?

A recent study shows how important the following home-buying factors were to buyers. If you’re selling, you need to know.

To Buy or to Rent in Today's Real Estate Market?

To Buy or to Rent in Today’s Real Estate Market?

Is buying best? How do you know? Rather than guess, here are some tips to help you decide:

New Rules Concerning Short Sales

Closing Costs – The Unexpected Costs of Buying a House

There are costs, in addition to the purchase price, you will incur at the time of closing. What are they?

Is it OK to Ask Your Real Estate Agent for a Discount?

Is it OK to Ask Your Real Estate Agent for a Discount?

Today’s real estate transactions are more difficult and cumbersome than ever before. Is it OK to Ask Your Real Estate Agent for a Discount?

Housing Affordability is at a Peak!

Housing Affordability is at a Peak!

The housing market is cyclical. Right now, it’s showing a new strength. What does this mean for you?

Where and How to Buy Real Estate

Where and How to Buy Real Estate

Whether you’re buying real estate to live in, put tenants in, or resell, you need a strategy for where and how to buy.

7 Ways to Spot a Bad Deal

7 Ways to Spot a Bad Deal

It’s not usually difficult to know if the property is a bad deal so here’s a checklist:

Do You Think I Should Find Another Agent?

Do You Think I Should Find Another Agent?

How would you have advised this person?

Closing Costs

Closing Costs

Some fees are paid by the seller; some are paid by the buyer. Don’t ignore closing costs as part of your expenses.

Is this a good time to buy real estate? Yes. Here's Why:

Is This a Good Time to Buy Real Estate? YES! Here’s Why:

Actually, this is a FABULOUS time to buy real estate and, if you aren’t buying, you WILL be kicking yourself 10 years from now. Here’s why: