When you’re buying something major with a loan, namely a house, you likely need a down payment. A down payment...
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Buyers and their agents need to feel welcome to look at the property at their leisure without danger or distractions....
Exceptional curb appeal will add to the enjoyment and value of your property and home. Maintaining your curb appeal throughout...
Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.11%. “The 30-year fixed-rate...
Whoever said timing is everything sure doesn’t run the Federal Housing Finance Agency, the folks who oversee Fannie Mae and...
If you’re thinking about buying a house right now, you’re probably wondering how to go about it. The truth is,...
Property managers are charged with ensuring everything runs smoothly, which, most of the time, is no picnic. Getting both the...
It's tough to compete in the real estate industry. Unlike other sectors such as the service sector or manufacturing, real...
If you’ve ever dreamed of living by the beach, you aren’t alone. Most of us like to think about what...
Watch enough home improvement shows and you’ll believe you can do anything in 60 minutes or less. That includes painting stairs. What you...
The Certified Distressed Property Expert or CDPE designation could be valuable if you're a real estate agent. If you’re a...
If you’re looking for a new home, you might see some listings being marketed with the term “as-is.” When a...
Question: How does the board choreograph a meeting if not allowed to meet privately in advance? We have always scheduled...
In general, ‘prior to fund’ means your loan approval is almost at the goal post. When lenders issue an initial...
The two legal terms that often get confused by homeowners are "construction law" and "property law". This confusion arises when...
