Category: Real Estate

The home you’ve cared for and loved might seem incomparable to you, but when you sell (or get a home equity loan), someone is going to have to find a…

Q: I want to buy a bank-owned house but it needs major work. Do I really have to buy it as-is? Typically, when you purchase a bank-owned home and the…

No, you don’t have to buy a farm or milk cows to qualify for a USDA loan. In fact, this government-backed mortgage is more widely available than you might…

Eleven years after the real estate crash that triggered a recession, there’s good news: the market appears to have normalized in recent years. Sales…

I am 35 and I’ve never owned a home. Now that I am paying attention to mortgage rates, I see an increase. Should I wait — or worry? Simply put: It’s a…

A vacation home may be just the ticket if you love to visit sunny climes, the forest, beach, or mountainside. These days, thanks in part to the sharing…

I’m trying to buy a house and the seller just wants too much for it. I checked the county tax rolls and the value of the house is much less than the…

It’s tempting to watch those home remodeling shows and think it’s easy to complete a major project in a weekend. Whether it’s a new shower or a kitchen…

I have a rental property which I have maintained for a few years. Now I have an opportunity to sell it and buy another rental property closer to my house….