No matter where you live or what real estate agent you speak with, if you’re interested in purchasing a waterfront property, there are two things that they are going to tell you. One, is that they tend to be hard come by and this brings us to the second point: If you do happen to find one and you really like it, you need to be prepared to spend significantly more than what you would for other properties. This doesn’t mean that you have to totally break the bank in order to have a great waterfront property, though. And to...

Get ready to throw out all your old junk because it is time to sell your home to the next highest bidder. If your home has been sitting on the market for longer than you’d like, there is a good chance that you are making any one of the many cardinal mistakes that new home sellers make. For instance, you may be listing your home for a price that isn’t reasonable for the current housing economy. You may also have a real estate agent that isn’t doing his or her job. Who knows, you may have hit the grand slam...

Owning a home can come with its list of challenges. Many of these challenges have to do with upkeep, maintenance and general chores. However, some of the challenges have to do with fiscal responsibilities. Not only does home maintenance cost money, you also have to worry about insurance, fees, utility expenses and much more. As a homeowner, preparing for these costs is important if you want to devise your budget accordingly. And for people thinking about purchasing a home, it is critical to know what some of the miscellaneous and necessary expenses are so that you can be sure that...

Building a new home is a very exciting process. You get to customize the house to your specific wants and needs. At the same time, you can to watch the process from start to finish, for a special and one of a kind experience. While this is an exciting time, it can also be stressful and expensive if you don’t plan ahead properly. Here are 5 smart money-saving tips you need to keep in mind when constructing your new home. Set your budget and stick to it. When planning your budget you will need to factor in various expenses and...

Whether you’re someone who is looking to buy a home for yourself or you’d like to purchase a house that you can renovate and then sell for a profit, you should definitely consider looking into getting a distressed property. Those are basically homes where previous owners have defaulted on their mortgage. Not only is it a great way to get the house of your dreams, but one at a cheaper price than some of the other homes that are on the market. If this sounds like something that you would really be interested in, we have listed five things that...

It’s not really that common to see home listings that are for sale by owner (FSBO) because very few homeowners opt to sell their property without the representation of a qualified professional, which is to say, a real estate agent. Of course, there is some appeal to the prospect of going it alone. You will be able to avoid some of the fees incurred by using a selling agent, meaning that you have the potential to earn more on the sale of your home. But you will miss out on the valuable guidance that this trained and experienced professional can...

Purchasing your first home is a really big deal – it’s what puts you in the big leagues. No more do you have to keep shelling out money for rent and not really seeing any return except for the comfort of having a roof over your head. Of course there will always be that section of people who believe renting is better than buying, but if you are truly financially and emotionally settled in your life, you should definitely purchase. However, there are a few basic and fundamental rules that you must follow before you do. Owning a home is...

House hunting is an exciting experience. You are searching for a new home where you will be able to share your life with your family and enjoy countless memories. While this is an experience to look forward to, it can also be an overwhelming and stressful experience if you are unfamiliar with the real estate process. When house hunting, here are 5 important things to look for so that you can invest wisely in a new home. Location is the most important factor to consider when searching for a home. You could find your dream home, but if it is...

Although most of us are looking for a place to call home when we seek property to purchase, very few people totally disregard the prospect of resale value in the decision-making process. The majority of us look for a house that we can envision ourselves living in and loving. But we are also cognizant of the fact that buying real estate is a big investment – one that stands to deliver a major payoff one day when we’re ready to sell. And the nice thing about having such an asset is that even if it never appreciates in value, you’ll...

Right now, the real estate market is at a healthy middle point between profitability and the slump that it was in only a few years ago. This means that now is the perfect time to start investing in rental properties. When it comes down to it, investing in property with the purpose to rent out apartments and houses to tenants is one of the smartest investment moves you can make. Not only are mortgage rates at an all time low, but also there are a lot of available properties out there that can offer a significant return on your investment....

Most people would probably rather not find themselves in search of a new place to live during the busy holiday season, but if the timing is right, you’ve just sold a home, or you’ve finally saved up enough to get out of your tiny apartment and into a house, then perhaps the best present you could give yourself and your family is a home for the holidays. Although it is already a stressful time of year and you’re likely not keen on the prospect of heaping on the additional pressures of house hunting, filling out loan paperwork, and moving, you...