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How to Buy a Home After Bankruptcy
If you’re planning to take out a loan in order to finance a home purchase, proof of economic stability is critical. Lenders want to know you won’t default on your loan. What happens if your financial position has been… less than stable at times? Perhaps you’ve filed...
Buying a Multi-Family Home: Considerations, Pros, and Cons
What kind of real estate is both a home and a passive income stream? We’re talking about the multi-family house, which presents a unique opportunity to live and generate profit within the same structure.There are a variety of multi-family dwelling types, financial...
Saving for a House: Seven Smart Strategies
Buying real estate can be so overwhelming! When you consider buying a house, you start to think: How much do I need for a down payment? Saving money requires a plan, but I haven’t made a budget since I was a kid with an allowance. If these thoughts occupy your mind,...
Looking at Location: Why the “Where” Matters When You’re Buying a Home
Every business sector has its catchphrases. “Buy low, sell high.” “There is no such thing as bad PR.” “It’s not a bug. It’s a feature.” In real estate, the catchphrase is “location, location, location.” A home’s geographic placement—its location—is so critical that...
Learn to DEAL: Define, Explain, Add, and Leverage Your Home’s Appreciation and Resale Value
You’ve decided to sell your home. You have a knowledgeable agent upon whom you’ll rely. Should you bother learning the terms, specifics, and details involved in real estate? Yes. Think of it this way: You have a body and medical doctors are experts on the human body....
New Construction Versus Existing Construction: The Pros and Cons of Each
Buying a house is the largest expenditure (most of us) will make. It will be shelter and security for the family, whether we’re two, baby making us three, or fur baby and me. Which type of construction—new or existing—is ideal for you? Wave your worries away as we...
