Category: Real Estate

For buyers and sellers, having a professional house inspection can ensure a happy sale. According to a study by the American Society of Home Inspectors…

Q I’m buying my first house. I am pretty sure I can spend $150,000 for my house because I did some calculations online. Problem is, lenders won’t give me…

In Europe, a 200-year-old building would be prime real estate. In Japan, a 15-year building is worthless. The culture of disposable real estate in Japan…

“Buy land. They’re not making it anymore.” – Mark Twain Property is valuable and mostly becomes more valuable as time goes on. This idea is not lost on…

What is a dual agent? We saw a house we want to buy but a friend warned me about dual agency. What is a dual agent? We saw a house we want to buy, but a…

First-time home buyers get a lot of good advice on finances before they buy their first home: They should be pre-approved for a mortgage, have cash on…

Ask the Expert What are contingencies in a real estate deal? A contingent offer is a standard way that buyers agree to purchase a home if certain…

In locales all over North America, housing supply is tight. The homes that are on the market are often snapped up quickly. Home buyers who want their…

Maybe it can. The FHA has reduced its Mortgage Insurance (MI) rate, resulting in a monthly payment reduction of $80 on average, according to Bloomberg…

If you like your robotic vacuum cleaner, you’re a prime prospect for a robotic lawn mower. They resemble a Roomba vacuum cleaner, but they target grass…