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. Minor Renovations There are always a few things to fix-up when it comes time to sell your home, but by … [Read more...]
Buying a Home in a Fire Risk Area: Here’s What You Need to Know
Outside of the significant financial responsibility of delving into home ownership, there can also be a lot of other risks involved that you may not have thought about before investing in a home. You'll need to protect your home against theft or burglary, and homeowner's insurance to protect your home and belongings. But there are other less common occurrences you may not have thought about. If you happen to be living in an area that's at high risk of fire, here are some things to consider … [Read more...]
Selling Your Home This Summer? Here’s Why You’ll Want to Recruit the Neighbors to Help
With the power of social media, it's easier than ever to use Twitter and Facebook and your own home website to sell your home online. However, there are a lot of different buyers on the market and that means it's important to keep all your options open when it comes to marketing your home. If you're wondering how you can harness the power of your neighbors to get the word out, here are some tips you may want to consider. It's Extra Marketing If you have a good relationship with the people in … [Read more...]
Buying a Home for the First Time? Five Real Estate Terms You’ll Need to Know
The terminology involved in the real estate market can be vexing for the newcomer, but if you're getting prepared to buy a home, there are a few choice words you should take some time to learn. While it's hard to learn the ins and outs in one article, here's a place to begin with five terms you may be hearing a lot of in the future. Amortization Period It may sound like a very fancy term, but the amortization period or mortgage term is simply the length of time it will take you to pay off your … [Read more...]
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