You’ve found the home of your dreams, and put in an offer that was accepted by the seller. Congratulations! But now comes another challenge – getting approved for a mortgage to finance your new place. The process doesn’t have to …
Thinking of doing a little remodeling or renovating on your home? Before you pick up that hammer, you’ll need to run your plans by your local architectural review board (ARB) first.
You might think of an ARB as nothing more …
From the mansions of Beverly Hills and Nashville to the brownstones of New York City, celebrity homes regularly hit the market. They then stay on the market for months. Sometimes even years. While it may seem that people would be …
When it comes to buying a house, coming up with a big chunk of cash in the form of a down payment is typically the biggest obstacle.
Buyers will usually be advised to put a down payment of 20% on …
We’ve all seen those programs on TV showing investors buying shabby homes, fixing them up a little, then flipping them for a big profit. The truth is, you can realistically do the same thing yourself, as long as you’re willing …
While today’s design trends are extremely appealing, homeowners can sometimes long for something extra. Garden tubs, tile showers, and stainless steel appliances in open-plan homes are all eye pleasing, but what sets one home apart from the next? Many subdivisions …
A home purchase is most likely the biggest you’ll ever make, so you want to make sure you make the right decision. But mention your intentions of buying to anyone around you, and you’ll probably get an influx of opinions …
Divorce sucks. Plain and simple. Included in all the issues that need to be sorted out in the dissolution of a marriage is the family home. Even if the love between you and your estranged spouse has disappeared, your mortgage …
Kitchens never seem to have enough storage, especially with pots and pans taking up so much room. In recent years, though, homeowners have realized they don’t have to store their pots and pans in a cabinet or a drawer under …
You want the most money for your home when you sell, right? Well, you don’t exactly have to have the best house on the block, or live in the most desirable neighborhood in the city. While that would certainly help, …
