Practical Advice For Homebuyers


How to Buy Real Estate in 2014 (and Later)

Last year, you probably saw lots of up-and-down news reports and trend stories about the housing market. All this information can make it hard to know how to buy real estate, or…
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3 Reasons Why You Can’t Rush a Home Purchase Today

With housing in recovery mode, credit easier to get, people feeling more secure in their jobs, and the economy improving, this is a good time to buy a home. But is it…

Why Does Location Matter in Real Estate?

Ask just about any real estate agent what the three most important things a property should have, and they’ll likely say: "location location location.” But why does location matter in real estate? For…

Top 7 New Home Construction Tips

Is buying a new-construction home right for you? Here are seven new home construction tips you should know. 1. New homes may not be in your local MLS. Unlike a regular seller…

3 Things You Should Know About Today’s Home Sellers

With all signs tilting towards a sellers’ market for the first time in years, it’s helpful for buyers to understand today’s home sellers. Here are three things you should know about today's sellers.…

Homeownership…..The American Dream?

Is Homeownership the key to happiness in 2013? Home prices are up. But homeownership has fallen to its lowest level since 1995. What gives? If the real estate market is so strong,…

Homeowners Association Rules: What You Should Know Before You Buy

Homeowners association rules are designed to protect home values and the quiet enjoyment of the homeowners. But they can be excessive, too. In Indiana, for instance, the president of an HOA recently…

What to Do Before Closing on a House

You searched for homes over the course of months or even years. You endured a series of offers and counter offers, property disclosures, inspections and reports. Finally, after so much excitement, stress and anxiety, the…

How to Research a Neighborhood Before You Buy

Before you buy your next home, you should fully check out the neighborhood. Given the high stakes of homeownership, it pays to do your homework before making an offer. After all, this…

Homebuyer Tips — Top 5 Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

From the home search until closing, you’ve got lots to think about and do. It’s not unusual to make a mistake. But with the financial stakes so high, one false move can…