Buying a house is exciting, emotional as well as stressful. Whether you are a first-time buyer or have experience in buying homes, it will always be everyday stress. Even though you try hard to have done all things smoothly, you may face several hurdles. For instance, a seller can be […]

Wouldn’t it be nice if life came with step-by-step instructions? Now it does! We break down how to master pretty much any money-related task right here in our “How to Do Everything” series. Whatever the goal, we’ll cover the steps to take and things to know to reach your next […]

If you’d like to buy a house, you may think your first step should be driving by homes you’re interested in or visiting an open house. But the home buying process should start before you ever look at a single home. That way, you’ll be in the best possible financial […]

The American dream as we’ve always known it is to find yourself in the big house with the white picket fence. That’s how you know you’ve made it. But is a purchase as immense as your own home a good financial decision for everyone? Are there reasons to put off […]

1. Not Working with a Buyer’s Agent If you’re like many potential home buyers, you scan the listings of available homes in your area, choose one you like, and then call the agent who’s listed on the ad. Big mistake. This agent is the seller’s agent and is legally bound […]

First-time home buyers, beware! The more experience you have with buying real estate, the more you’ll learn about the complicated process. Between the confusing terminology and the logistics of buying a house, it’s all-too-easy to make the wrong move or wind up in an unwise investment. If you’re a first-time […]

In today’s market where there are more homebuyers than homes available for sale, it is likely that home sellers may face a multiple offer situation when listing their house. Accepting the highest offer seems like a no-brainer, but it might not always be the best choice. Below, I’ve outlined other […]