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For many first-time home buyers, the most important thing to focus on has to be saving enough for a down payment for the right house. Even for people who have been frugal and saving for years, cutting out extraneous purchases, eating in instead of out, avoiding travel and vacations, saving can be tough. Although difficult, […]

Before you have even received a home offer, sellers will typically have done everything you can to make sure the process goes smoothly. You’ve cleaned up the house, taken attractive photos, made it presentable for showing, and done everything you can to make sure you’re getting the right price for your home. However, when it […]

Any buyer that is serious about purchasing a home is likely going to need a pre-approval letter from their lender.  There are instances where a letter is not needed, but it is much easier to make an offer with the peace of mind that the mortgage is secure. In fact, many real estate agents will […]

Buying an energy efficient home can greatly help reduce the amount a homeowner must pay in utilities.  Besides the money-saving possibilities, an energy efficient home can truly help the environment. People who turn to homes of this type are benefiting and future generations will benefit as well as this practice becomes more typical.  There are […]

Having a home foreclosed on is an unfortunate situation that many Americans face. It is something that people don’t want to face head on, so it is often ignored until it can’t be any longer. However, that is not the best way to deal with a foreclosure. If you are facing or worried about foreclosure, […]

When you are selling your house, you want every advantage that you can get. You want your house to shine so every buyer that walks through the door wants to make an offer. But you also don’t want to sink a lot of money into a house that you don’t want to live in any […]

A short sale property often looks like a wonderful deal to a potential homeowner.  While there are some gems to be found there are many pebbles to sift through.   Not every house is made equally and there can be problems with a short sale house.  The previous owners can be the cause of some […]

Buying a home for the first time is a huge financial step. The amount of debt that is being taken on can be overwhelming to a buyer who has not planned a home purchase . Any buyer that has a good understanding of their credit score and financial standing is going to have a much […]

When you are selling your house, it is important to understand what the current status of your listing is. The most obvious status is “active,” which means your house is currently on the market and accepting offers. However, two other statuses that you might notice are “expired” and “withdrawn.” It’s important that you understand the […]

If you are looking for a deal on a house, you may be looking at houses that need a little work. There are plenty of houses on the market to choose from, but there is also a wide range of “work” that will need to be completed. On one hand is your traditional fixer upper, […]