Listing a home for sale requires most home owners to roll-up their sleeves and do some work to make their home appealing in a buyer’s eyes. Kitchens are one of the first places buyers visit during open houses. If you aren’t able to do a...
It’s getting to be that time again – Property Taxes are due! This is a friendly reminder that Property Tax bills are mailed out in October, and your first installment of taxes is due on November 1st. Important Dates to Remember: - Fiscal year begins July 1st and...
Right now, consumers are usually charged for appraisal costs, but that might be changing. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently proposed a new rule that would require mortgage lenders to provide free appraisal reports to applicants. The report would offer a deeper look at...
According to the real estate website Zillow, purchasing a home can pay off, on average, in just three years. In a new analysis they call the “break-even horizon,” Zillow explores the advantages of purchasing a home versus renting. Chief among the reasons are building your own...
Buyers are becoming more and more savvy when home shopping, and many have a specific idea of what they’re interested in before they even set foot inside a home. When a buyer thinks about spending their hard-earned money on a new home, most expect the...
HUD’s 203(k) program is a beneficial program that assists home buyers who are looking to rehabilitate and repair single-family properties. Eligible properties include one- to four-family dwellings that have been built for at least one year. Demolished homes can qualify as well, but must have...