Purchasing your first home can be the largest financial decision of your life, but it can also be an exciting financial milestone. However, while a trusted realtor will offer you invaluable advice, you will still need to do a lot of work to have a good sense of a realistic budget. Only you can determine how much you can really afford, and the biggest mistake you can make will be to overlook some...
December 2017
Buying a home is a big decision that could both be exciting as it is daunting. There would definitely be a lot of emotions involved in every scenario – whether you’re moving from an old house with your family, or making your first buy and just starting to build your own family, your emotions will play a part in your decision making. Be wary though that deciding on that alone can make much room for...
If you're the adventurous type who's always itching to get on a holiday weekend on your favorite beach, or you want to experience living in the countryside more often, chances are you have been thinking how nice it would be to have your own vacation home.And although owning a vacation home is a decision that shouldn’t be taken too lightly, it can also be profitable (and enjoyable) in the...
Before even planning to move to a more size appropriate home, serious decluttering should be your utmost priority.Deciding which items to give up is a time-intensive process because of everything you want to keep - be it for sentimental reasons, or the belief that you’ll still be able to use them someday. It may take weeks of discussion before you and your spouse agree on keeping an old coffee table...
Planning to buy your first luxury home? Best be prepared by following these seven expert tips! 1. Build your dream team of experts.When buying a luxury house, it is highly recommended that you employ the help of an excellent real estate agent, a trusted financial advisor and accountant, and a lawyer who will be ready to walk you through local tax and property...
The Veterans Affairs home loans are unique mortgage options that allow current and former members of the military to own a piece of the American dream by potentially qualifying for homes that they might have thought to be out of reach.Veterans, active-duty service personnel, and select Reservists or National Guard members are among those who can qualify for VA loans. These flexible loans come with...
It may seem like a daunting task to sell your home rather than to renovate – the process looks tedious, and you and your family may have emotional attachments to your home. But there are a lot of pros that side with selling your home that you may not know or may not have considered. 1. Home renovation actually costs a lot more than you...
While owning a home remains the American Dream, “aging in place” or staying in one’s own home as you age is also considered part of it. However, staying at your bigger home isn’t always the best option. And as you get older, downsizing or settling into a smaller home could also be one definition of “living the dream” and aging in place. Older Americans, more of whom are homeowners,...
Buying your own home seems like the fulfillment of the American dream, but as housing prices are increasing, we all know that that dream will definitely cost you a hefty amount. According to an article on Economists’ Outlook, the median price of homes for a single-family home sold in August 2017 is $255,500, which is a 5.6% spike from last year. Many people would resort to renting, but is that move...
If you have been wanting to sell your house for a while but just couldn’t get into favorable conditions, 2018 is an opportune time to sell it. Here are the top 5 reasons why: Reason #1: Low inventoryIf you know about the concept of supply and demand, you’d know that when something is in short supply, its value tends to increase. The REALTORS® Confidence...