Working in the gig economy? How to get a mortgage
For the self-employed, April 15 holds no particular significance, income is often erratic (killing it one month to eating ramen for dinner the next), nobody…
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Negotiation: There’s more than the price of the home to consider
Naturally, the price of a home is top-of-mind when we talk about negotiating in a real estate deal. And, for some homebuyers, these negotiations are…
USDA Loans – They Just May be the Best Option for Low-Income Buyers
Keeping your nose to the grindstone, using credit wisely and responsibly and paying your bills on time every month have their rewards, no matter how…
3 Things to know about buying a new-construction home
Will this be the year you buy a brand-new home? Don’t be discouraged by news reports claiming that “U.S. home building fell,” or “housing starts…
Dreaming of life on a golf course?
There was a time when real estate agents could confidently tell their clients that one of the biggest advantages of owning a home on a…
Understanding Property Taxes
I don’t know about you, but my brain shuts down when the word “tax” is mentioned. I think many of us would rather have a…
The life expectancy of home appliances
Whether you’re shopping for a home or already own one, knowing the current age of the appliances is important. Like us, they have an average…
Kick stink bugs out of the house, naturally
If you haven’t met your fair share of stink bugs this year, brace yourself. Although stink bug season is officially from March through September, the…
Quick fixes for a stinky home
Inured.That’s just a fancy way of explaining how we humans can, over time, become accustomed to something unpleasant.If you’ve ever lived near railroad tracks or…
Your down payment: What are “seasoned and sourced funds?”
Sometimes (not often enough, in our opinion) money falls into our laps. Tax returns, bonus checks, gifts and an inheritance are just a few ways…