10 Tips for First-Time Homebuyers Be picky, but don't be unrealistic. There is no perfect home. Do your homework before you Read more
10 Things to Take the Trauma Out of Homebuying Find a real estate professional who's simpatico. Homebuying is not only a big financial Read more
Hidden Home Defects to Watch For No home is flawless, but certain physical problems can be expensive. Watch for: Water leaks. Look Read more
10 Questions to Ask a Home Inspector What are your qualifications? Are you a member of the American Association of Home Inspectors? Read more
What Your Home Inspection Should Cover Siding: Look for dents or buckling Foundations: Look for cracks or water seepage Exterior Read more
5 Property Tax Questions You Need to Ask What is the assessed value of the property? Note that assessed value is generally less than Read more
10 Questions to Ask Your Condo Board Before you buy, contact the condo board with the following questions. In the process, youll learn how Read more
6 Creative Ways to Afford a Home If your income and savings are making homebuying a challenge, consider these options. Investigate local, Read more
What Not to Overlook on a Final Walk-through Be sure that: Repairs youve requested have been made. Obtain copies of paid bills and any related Read more
Common Closing Costs for Buyers The lender must disclose a good faith estimate of all settlement costs. A check to cover your closing costs Read more
What to Keep From Your Closing The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) statement. This form, sometimes called a HUD 1 Read more
Great Reasons to Invest in Real Estate According to recent statistics published by the U.S. Census Bureau, 75% of multifamily investors are over the Read more
Dispelling the Myths that may be keeping you from owning a home Are you short that 20 percent down payment? Have you been in a job less than five years? Is that Read more
10 Steps to Home Ownership Systematic steps to help you buy your home The home-buying process doesn't need to be scary. Our Read more
Moving Checklist Careful preparationand organization will make the move go smoothly. First take care of the detailsthat do Read more
