If you're thinking about buying a home, you should know what to look for when you're housing hunting. While the number of rooms, condition of the kitchen, and size of the yard are important, there are other things to think over before you make an offer. Check out this infographic for some important factors that will help get your search off on the right foot.
Despite the importance of interest rates and their direct influence on your monthly mortgage payment, rates should not necessarily be the deciding factor as to whether to buy now, later or at all. There are bigger questions to ask.
Their business names roll off the tongue like a silky lullaby: Gentle Transitions, Caring Transitions, and Moving Matters. These and about 1,000 other companies like them across the country are helping mostly seniors downsize and relocate.
With the increased popularity of private accommodations, a market that grew 11% in 2016 and is expected to total $36.6 billion by 2018, you might be considering listing your family's vacation home to generate some added income from this trend. Before you start welcoming short-stay renters, here are some tips that can help make the process go more smoothly.
As the weather gets warmer, you’ve probably rediscovered an extra room in your house: your backyard. With all of the entertaining spring and summer bring—from wedding and baby showers to graduations and birthdays—your outdoor space may need extra upkeep to ensure your lawn looks its best before, during, and after your celebrations.
Look up “flip” in the dictionary and you will find “turn over” or “cause to turn over” in “a sudden sharp movement” for the definition. Experiencing a sudden sharp movement might be fun if you’re riding a roller coaster, but it’s not a term you necessarily want attached to your next home.
Sometime during their tween years, children often discover their inner entrepreneur. When they do, it creates an opportunity for parents who want to ween their children off allowances and encourage them to take on more responsibility for their own expenses.
Preparing to take the biggest test of your life, you study extra hard and get a good night's sleep before the big day. Preparing for a job interview, you research the employer and you show up on the big day at least 10 minutes early.
Looking to get in on that perfect home in your dream neighborhood? So is everyone else. Check out this infographic for some tips to help you come up with a winning bid, while avoiding overpaying for your home.
Front porches were a common feature in American homes up until the early 1900s. In a world before air conditioning, they offered a retreat from both rainy and hot weather by providing protection, shade, and, often, a welcomed cool breeze.