Maybe you’ve bought and sold a home before, or maybe this is the first time. Regardless, now you need to get top dollar for it. Yes, you can tidy up, bake some cookies so the house smells nice, and place fresh flowers (research says roses, lavender, and fuchsia most sway buyers) around the house. But … Read More “10 Secrets No One Tells You That’ll Help Your House Fetch Top Dollar” »
Category: Real Estate News & Tips
There are numerous ways to start real estate investing. Find out which one best fits you. There are many ways you can get started investing in real estate, but there’s no single best way to invest in real estate. What matters is finding the method that fits your budget and how much time you can … Read More “How to Invest in Real Estate: 10 Ways to Build Wealth” »
Sellers still have the upper hand in today’s real estate market, but there are some warning signs to watch out for. Americans hoping to sell their house this year may want to get a head start. A new report from Realtor.com looked at the best time to list a home for sale in 2022. To produce the … Read More “Looking to sell in 2022? The best time to list your home is now upon us” »
Purpose of this guide This guide will help seniors of all ages to understand some of the options open to them and precautions that they should take when it comes to owning a home, downsizing, paying a mortgage, taking out a reverse mortgage, and selling property. After evaluating this guide, readers will have a better understanding … Read More “Seniors Mortgages, Housing and Home Loan Guide for Seniors” »
The year is just beginning, and it’s already been an eventful one for mortgage rates. Many are looking ahead to try and predict what mortgage interest rates will average this year. The question is no longer when mortgage rates will rise — it’s how much they will rise. The following round-up reveals what leading housing authorities believe … Read More “2022 Mortgage Rate Forecast: Housing Authorities Weigh in” »
First-time homebuyers are often daunted by the financial hurdles of buying a house—particularly in California, a state famed for many of the most desirable (and expensive) real estate markets in the country, from Los Angeles to San Francisco and beyond. But the good news is that many first-time homebuyers in California qualify for special loans … Read More “California First-Time Home Buyer Assistance Programs for 2022” »
You love investing, and at this point nearly all of your money is in the stock market. You know it’s important to diversify, but aren’t sure if real estate investing is right for you. You might think it requires a lot of money up front, or requires a lot of work ongoing. And while some … Read More “5 Ways To Invest In Real Estate In 2022” »
Perhaps nothing inspires home renovation or remodeling ideas more quickly than having to prepare a house for sale. However, it can be confusing to know which renovations are worth the time and money, and which ones are best left undone. GOBankingRates asked experts to weigh in on what renovations sellers should make and which ones … Read More “Renovations To Make – and Skip – Before Selling Your Home” »
Until about two years ago, remote work was a novelty for many, something only used for sick days or special occasions. But as the COVID-19 pandemic closed offices across the country, remote work became a necessity for many as it looks to be sticking around as the pandemic wanes, creating new housing opportunities for those with a fully-remote schedule. … Read More “What a More Remote Future Means for the Market” »
Craving a new locale featuring plenty of sunshine, easy access to the ocean and delicious food? Moving to California might be for you. California is among the biggest states in the nation, both in terms of land size and population, so there is a huge range of great places to live. However, California is also … Read More “Moving to California: What it’s Like to Live in the Golden State” »