How to Save Money to Buy a Home
Thursday, April 12
It seems like a simple concept: put money away to buy a / home. So, why does it seem so hard to do? According to financial guru Suze Orman, you should have at least 10-20% of the home's purchase price to put down in order not to find yourself financially strapped. There are programs out there...
Preparing a Home Emergency Kit
Thursday, April 05
Boy Scouts aren't the only ones who should "be prepared". The tornadoes that recently ripped through the Dallas-Fort Worth area got me thinking about the possible disasters we can face at any time here in /. While we don't exactly live in tornado alley, there are plenty of other emergencies we ...
Guideline for Home Office Deductions
Thursday, March 29
The ever-changing landscape of the American job market is such that many people in the workforce have now begun working, partially and full-time, from their / homes. Just like brick-and-mortar shops, home-based businesses also are allowed certain deductions come tax time. Whether you have a roo...
Top 6 Ways to Get Your Offer Accepted
Thursday, March 22
When you find the perfect / home, you want to move on it as quickly as possible. Just like curb appeal, your offer is your only chance to make a first impression on the seller. You need to make sure your offer is as serious as you are if you really want the home. The following are the top six ...
Avoiding Common Seller Mistakes
Thursday, March 15
Several years ago, homes seemed to sell themselves. Sometimes, a property could be listed and sold in the same day. However, that's not the way it is in today's real estate market. Selling your / home can be stressful under the best of situations. But it doesn't have to be. Especially if you...
What to Expect When Inspecting
Thursday, March 08
A home inspection is a very important part of the / home buying process. Before you make one of the biggest financial decisions of your life, you want to make sure that you're investing in a good piece of property, not sinking your savings into a money pit. While you definitely need a professio...