Ordinarily, a buyer pays to have a home formally inspected. But it is more common than ever that sellers have their homes inspected before they go on the market, and for good…
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…
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…
For $300 to $500 a year, depending on where you live, a home warranty covers the costs of repairing or replacing most any malfunctioning system in your home. For example, let’s say…
If you’re a seller, it helps to understand the mindset of today’s buyer: what they’ve been through and what they’re willing to do — or not do — to get the home…
Even if you don't have or never plan to have school-age children, the quality of nearby schools can have an impact on how much you pay, and how much you sell a…
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.…
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…
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…
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…