Category: Real Estate

“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…

June is the month buyers begin looking for their dream homes in earnest. And real estate agents say the game is on. This June buyers are expected to…

Novice American travelers are often mystified by the heated towel racks in European hotel rooms. But it will probably become a more familiar sight in the…

Lenders are trying to reduce the amount of required paperwork for mortgages, but the list is still long. It is wise to gather the documents before you…