The house looked so picturesque: a 100-year-old farmhouse, freshly white-washed, overlooking a pond in an area of upstate New York we'd loved visiting for years. As a bonus, the 2-acre property included a barn, already finished a...
Is 2021 the year you become a homeowner? Or make that long-overdue trade up to a larger home that fits your growing family?
Buying a home is the largest financial transaction and the largest asset most Americans ever own. It’s usually...
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Buying a home—especially if it’s your first—can be a lot like losing weight in the sense that people end up doing, well, some pretty dumb stuff in the process. But while desperate dieters might waste...
By Margaret Heidenry | Jun 16, 2020
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If you're selling your home or looking to buy, one concept that's crucial to understand is how to calculate square feet. Having to do a square footage calc...
We’re currently in what’s described as a seller’s market across much of the country. While demand has waned a bit in the fall of 2020, inventory is still limited, and the real estate market is strong.
While that may be what you se...
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If you're hoping to sell your home, knowing your property's value is essential for pricing it right to make buyers bite. Or, maybe you don't want to sell your home right now, but are just curious what your house is worth�...
How much should you offer on a house? The not-so-simple answer: It depends on the market you're in, the list price, what kind of mortgage you, as the potential home buyer, are comfortable with, and many other factors that you should weigh ...
It’s no secret that the real estate agent commission cuts the biggest slice out of your take-home cash when you sell your home.
While only 8% of all home sales were FSBO (for sale by owner) in 2019, a report by the National Asso...
While low mortgage rates might be tempting, keep these questions in mind
This year has become a time for many to take stock–including when it comes to finances.
While some are reprioritizing savings goals or discovering new ways to...
Here are 5 Things to Know When Buying Land From A Distance
Are you looking for that perfect place in the country?
When purchasing a rural getaway, be aware that local conditions and policies vary greatly across Texas. Understanding stat...