Home Improvement Tips & Ideas
Whether the fix-ups are finished or just starting, let the next home improvement adventure begin when buying or selling a home
Qualifying for a mortgage can be a challenge for first-time buyers. By having a cosigner, a borrower may qualify sooner or for a larger loan than they would on their own, but there are risks.
Your credit plays a significant role in getting a mortgage, making it difficult to buy a home with poor credit. Along with your employment history, down payment and other aspects of your financial profile, mortgage lenders weigh your credit score and credit history heavily during the approval process. But if you have less-than-pristine credit, that …
Becoming a first-time homeowner isn’t for the faint of heart, nor is it for someone who doesn’t have their financial ducks in a row. A lot can go wrong, whether you negotiate for the purchase of an existing home or build a new one, and you’ll need plenty of cash upfront to pay for closing …
While the number of homes sold nationwide can vary depending on location, it’s fairly common for existing home sales to dip during winter. In fact, data from the National Association of Realtors shows that January had the lowest total number of existing home sales this year while the busiest month for home sales last year …
When you dive into home buying, there are plenty of things you should know. One big part of the process that you should learn about, both before purchasing your home and after, is home improvement. Many of us know little to nothing about renovations in the beginning stages of homebuying, but if you buy a …
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Selling a house can be both exciting and stressful. Many homeowners benefit from the help of a Realtor, which is why 91% of sellers choose to work with an agent who can help take care of the paperwork and marketing to potential buyers. However, in some scenarios, buyers don’t want to deal with the hassle …
You just got done with school and you need a place to live, but you’re not sure that you want to commit to a full year-long lease. One great solution is to consider a short-term lease, a short-term rental or a month-to-month lease. Let’s look at seven implications of going short term: You Can Change Your …
If you are living in a home built before the 1980s or older and are planning to sell, you may want to assess the presence of asbestos in your property. Asbestos was once widely used as a primary material in the construction of homes and buildings, but was later discovered to cause multiple types of …
According to a recent report by Fico, a total of 43.4 million people have a credit score of 599 or less. For those hard working Americans, getting an apartment with bad credit, conducting many other basic financial transactions is difficult if not impossible. The reasons for bad credit can be many, but often include: Unpaid medical bills …
Modular vacation homes offer great value, including construction savings. Many modular vacation home designs, including yurts, can be constructed using basic green building techniques that cover everything from the materials and manufacturing process to the energy efficiency of the vacation home.
Learn about Cheap bathroom renovations that can actually help you sell your home. When potential buyers stroll through a home, they’re looking for the features and amenities that best match their lifestyle.
Get helpful home buying tips to make buying or even selling a home less stressful. Home buying tips include understanding home inspection results and stubborn sellers.
Buying a home in the current market can be done easily and safely with proper planning and strategic thinking. Here are several home buying tips to help:
Renting your first apartment is a big step. It’s exciting and terrifying all at the same time–and you want to be sure that you don’t miss any important details before you move in. If you’re starting the journey to your first apartment, make sure you keep these key tips in mind so that you don’t find yourself wishing you could run …
8 Things You Need To Know Before Getting Your First ApartmentRead More
For sale by owner is a home selling approach that can either be a bonus or a headache. With for sale by owner, saving the dollars you would spend on an agent’s commission may sound appealing, but selling without an agent still has its costs and risks. Find out what you need to do to make for sale by owner successful, including marketing, proper paperwork, inspections, home staging and pricing.
Tips to choose the best realtor for your transaction. Finding a realtor that truly works to represents your interests when buying or selling a home takes careful planning. Here’s how to choose a real estate agent that truly represents you.
Hiring a Realtor: How to Find the Best Real Estate AgentRead More
Learn the best Home Inspection Tips to survive the home buyer’s home inspection. Find out what the home inspector looks for and how to make sure your home passes the home inspection with flying colors.
Great tips on how to stage your home inside and out to ensure a great impression and top-dollar sale price. Home staging is the art of styling your home for the buying audience.
Find out how hiring home movers can help with the relocation and ensure your stuff arrives undamaged, on time and on budget.
You’ve had enough. The house down the block from yours just sold for way above asking price and you want in on the action, too. You’re packing up to move to a new downtown Austin apartment. But first; the sale. If you are selling your home for the first time, no matter where you live, …
Real Estate Commission & Closing Costs: What You Need to KnowRead More
When you move into your first apartment, you’ll be expected to pay a damage security deposit. Ethical landlords will give that back to you if you don’t cause damage to the apartment before you move out. Unfortunately, not every landlord is eager to turn over that deposit. But by taking a couple precautions before, during …
Renters: Lease Ending Soon? 6 Tips to Ensure Security Deposit ReturnRead More
Congratulations! You worked hard, had great numbers, and you put yourself in position for a great promotion. Your company noticed and offered you a great situation with increased pay and more benefits down the road. The only problem is that you have to move from your comfortable beachside apartment in San Diego to a frigid …
When I meet with homeowner’s considering selling their homes, they are often curious about the best way to prepare their home to sell without spending a large amount of money. The desired end result of preparing your home to sell is an increased bottom line when the home is sold. Let’s look at added value …
11 Cost Effective Ways to Add Value to Your Home Before SellingRead More
Just as with the clothes and accessories we wear; what our homes sport on their exteriors has everything to do with first impressions, something we call curb appeal. And just as we take care of ourselves, most of us want to make our homes look as attractive as possible, not only for our own pride …
Simple Strategies to Step Up Curb Appeal and Boost Home ValueRead More
