Blog Archives - Page 39 of 88 - Real Estate News

Understanding Your FICO Score and Why Small Credit Mistakes Can Cause Huge Headaches

Posted OnAug 08, 2017
Many people all over the world are dealing with issues involving debt or poor credit history, but most aren't necessarily aware of what exactly makes up their credit score. Unfortunately, it might seem like it's the big stuff that counts when it comes to credit, but little things can have a significant impact on your financial health. If you're looking to improve your understanding and your finances, here's what you need to know about small mistakes and your FICO score.
      Blog, Home Buyer Tips, Home Mortgage Tips, Real Estate Tips Read More

Finding Your Latte Factor: 3 Ways to Find the Money to Make Extra Mortgage Payments

Posted OnAug 08, 2017
It's not uncommon for a homeowner to want to pay more than the minimum monthly mortgage payment on their home. However, just because it can seem hard to come up with the funds on a monthly basis doesn't mean it's not possible to find the money for extra mortgage payments each year. If you're wondering how you can pay down your mortgage debt much sooner with extra money, here are some tricks you may want to try.
      Blog, Home Mortgage, Home Mortgage Tips, Real Estate Tips Read More

3 Ugly Truths You’ll Discover Trying to Buy a Home Without a Real Estate Agent

Posted OnAug 04, 2017
Many people, whether they are new to the market or have purchased a home before, consider investing in a home without the help of an agent. While there are benefits involved with going it alone, there are also a number of drawbacks that can significantly impact the success of your home purchase. If you're wondering about the difficulties involved in going "agent-less", consider the following points.
      Blog, Home Buyer Tips, Real Estate Tips Read More

With Mortgage Rates This Low, Should You Dive In? 3 Reasons Why Now Might Be the Time

Posted OnAug 03, 2017
Whether you've just finished school or are about to start a family, investing in a home can be one of the biggest financial decisions of your life. But as you'll soon discover, there are a number of considerations you'll need to make. It can be difficult to know whether to get a short-term or long-term mortgage, or how long of an amortization period you'll need.
      Blog, Finance and Mortgage, Home Buyer Tips, Home Mortgage, Housing Market, Mortgage Rates, Real Estate Tips Read More

The Five Most Common Overlooked Expenses When Selling a House

Posted OnAug 02, 2017
Most homeowners are so enthusiastic about putting their home on the market and getting the price they're hoping for that the expenses involved in selling a home are forgotten. However, it's often said that one has to spend money to make money, and selling a home is no exception! If you're wondering what kinds of overlooked expenses will cut into your home sale, here are some costs to consider.
      Blog, Home Seller Tips, Home Updates/Remodels, Real Estate Tips Read More

Community Living: The Quick and Easy Guide to Starting a Community Garden

Posted OnAug 01, 2017
Ah, the city. With so many people living in an urban landscape these days, it can be hard to find anything more than a planter on the balcony for your herbs. And good luck finding space for vegetables or large flowering plants! Fortunately, coming up with a community garden can be a great way to get the locals together. If you're wondering how to get started with this fun project, begin with the following guide.
      Around the Home, Blog Read More

$100 Well Spent: 5 Useful Home Upgrades That Cost Less Than $100

Posted OnJul 28, 2017
Whether you're trying to improve the look of your home or are getting ready to put it on the market, the idea of renovations can seem like a significant financial burden to take on. Fortunately, there are a variety of easy solutions for improving the look of your home without all the added expense. If you're wondering how you can spend $100 wisely, look no further than the following upgrading tips.
      Around the Home, Blog, Home Updates/Remodels Read More

Going Green(er): 3 Common Waste Items You Had No Idea You Can Recycle

Posted OnJul 27, 2017
It has never been more popular to live a "green" lifestyle and develop sustainable living practices that will help out the planet. While you may be used to recycling cardboard boxes and giving away your old hand-me-down clothes, there are probably a few household items you didn't even know you could recycle! If you're wondering what to do with some of your old, used items, here are a few things that may be ready for re-use.
      Around the Home, Blog Read More