Getting a home inspected has been a tool used by savvy homebuyers to get the best deal on their new home for some time now. There is nothing illegal or unethical about it – it’s just cold, hard bargaining – one of the basic tenets of capitalism. However, it is important to know what you are doing before you use a home inspection to get a better deal on your new property. If you don’t play by the rulebook you could risk getting a worse deal on your home or even losing the home altogether. Here are the top 5...

Real estate flipping isn’t a new trend. People have been purchasing fixer-uppers for pennies on the dollar and then investing in renovations so that they can then “flip” the property and make a profit for a while now. If you do it right you could end up making a lot of money. With the real estate market just on the rebound – between economic meltdown and recovery – now is a perfect time to try your hand at real estate flipping. Before you do try your hand, there are a number of considerations you have to make first so that...

Figuring out your home’s true market value is never an easy process. The price that you paid for your home most likely does not reflect its current value accurately. Real estate markets are subject to frequent and drastic fluctuations, and there are numerous factors that go into determining how much a home is worth on the market today. To determine your home’s true market value and dissolve any uncertainties, follow these calculation guidelines to come to an accurate figure. Ironically, one of the most important factors in calculating your home’s market value has very little to do with your home...