It’s coming. As sure as the sun rises in the east, Old Man Winter is going to rear his hoary head.
Do you have high-interest credit cards you’d like to pay off? Or maybe you’re thinking of a series of home renovations? A home equity line of credit might be the perfect solution.
A home is usually the most expensive purchase that the average American consumer makes. The hope, generally, is that the upfront cost of the house will create dividends in terms of equity as the value of the home increases over the years. And if you stay in a home for decades, making regular monthly mortgage payments, it’s an investment that probably pays off.
Buying or selling a home is an exciting time. But whatever you’re feeling—enthusiasm, relief, elation—there also needs to be an element of caution. If you’re involved in a property transaction, you need the guiding hand of a real estate attorney.
When you build a new house or undertake a major home renovation, you spend a lot of time with builders and contractors. How can you be sure you’re getting the best person for the job?
You might think the first step to buying a house is perusing the real estate ads in your local paper or browsing online listings, but you might be more successful in your house hunting if you first apply for preapproval.
For some people, being a landlord is a way to earn extra money. For others, it’s a last resort when they have trouble selling a house. Either way, there are things you should know.
Home inspections are a critical part of the buying process. It's the home inspector who'd going to be the one to find any major issues that you need to be aware of.
