Builders of new homes offer or are required to warrant their work for a specified period. Municipal inspections are generally…
Like opening and closing a faucet increases and decreases the water flow, lowering interest rates increases home sales and raising…
Nobel Prize recipient, Richard Thaler, in his research into seemingly irrational economic behaviors, “found that consumers generally search too little,…
It’s disappointing, frustrating and sometimes, discouraging when you lose a home you want to buy. One of the hardest lessons…
In a study released by TD Bank, 65% of buyers with mortgages that required mortgage insurance said the higher monthly…
It is generally considered a seller’s market when the conditions favor the seller. This condition exists when demand is high…
Planning a summer trip is usually focused on what you’ll do, see and experience. Enjoy it even more by spending a…
Most taxpayers know that they will pay a 10% penalty if they withdraw funds from their IRA before they turn…
There is a significant difference in how the money you spend on your home is treated for income tax…
Serious shoppers wait for a 50% off sale to make the decision because of the bargain factor. Renters who are…
One of the most common reasons buyers want to deal directly with the seller is because they feel they can…
Consideration associated with a contract is generally thought to be the price and terms but being sympathetic and courteous towards…
Paying cash for a home seems like a huge advantage to qualifying for a mortgage and an appraisal. However, for…
94% of purchasers last year opted for a fixed-rate mortgage at some of the lowest rates in home buying history. …
Section 1031 exchange for rental and investment real estate is a tool that allows investors to move the gain from…






