The One-Year Plan for better credit:
1 Go to annualcreditreport.com and get a free report. Correct any errors. 2 Pay your bills on time. You must never be late even once. Set up automatic…
Category: Real Estate
Ask the Expert I have saved like mad for a down payment on a house, but now I find my credit score i
I have saved like mad for a down payment on a house, but now I find my credit score isn’t good enough. Do I have to make more money or what?…
Time for the appraiser? Make your home shine
If you are selling or refinancing, the lender will have your home appraised. It’s different from a home inspection. A home inspector is primarily…
Ask the Expert: We are looking at a builder who has a lovely model we would love. Are there any dif
We are looking at a builder who has a lovely model we would love. Are there any differences in getting financing to build a home versus buying an existing…
The seller’s inspection: Inspecting a home before listing can be a good move
You take good care of your home and when you are ready to sell, why have it inspected? After all, the buyer will have an inspection before the deal….
Ask the Expert: Refinancing
My wife and I have experienced some life challenges that left us with credit card debt. We are thinking of refinancing. What are our options? You do have…
4 signs you are ready to sell
It’s undeniably a great time to sell a house. Buyers are out and they want more choices in homes for sale. Sale prices are generally high. The economy is…
Ask the Expert: The terms of my new mortgage include a ‘due on sale’ clause
The terms of my new mortgage include a ‘due on sale’ clause. My broker says this is an acceleration clause. But I thought acceleration clauses were about…
What expenses to expect when you sell your house
Selling a house has hidden costs, but planning ahead can eliminate last minute worries. According to a new study by real estate research firm Zillow and…
Ask the Expert: We are retiring and thinking of buying a condo in a building we have long admired. I
We are retiring and thinking of buying a condo in a building we have long admired. Is this going to be hard to finance? Condos can be more difficult to…