10 Questions to Ask a Home Inspector What are your qualifications? Are you a member of the American Association of Home Inspectors? Read more
10 Questions to Ask Your Condo Board Before you buy, contact the condo board with the following questions. In the process, youll learn how Read more
10 Steps to Home Ownership Systematic steps to help you buy your home The home-buying process doesn't need to be scary. Our Read more
10 Steps to Prepare for Homeownership Decide how much home you can afford. Generally, you can afford a home equal in value to between two and Read more
10 Things to Take the Trauma Out of Homebuying Find a real estate professional who's simpatico. Homebuying is not only a big financial Read more
10 Tips for First-Time Homebuyers Be picky, but don't be unrealistic. There is no perfect home. Do your homework before you Read more
5 Common First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes They don't ask enough questions of their lender and miss out on the best deal. They don't Read more
5 Property Tax Questions You Need to Ask What is the assessed value of the property? Note that assessed value is generally less than Read more
6 Creative Ways to Afford a Home If your income and savings are making homebuying a challenge, consider these options. Investigate local, Read more
7 Reasons to Own Your Own Home Tax breaks. The U.S. Tax Code lets you deduct the interest you pay on your mortgage, property Read more
Advice for First-Time Buyers Buying a home is a major step in anyone's life. You should prepare yourself by making a few preliminary Read more
Common Closing Costs for Buyers The lender must disclose a good faith estimate of all settlement costs. A check to cover your closing costs Read more
Dispelling the Myths that may be keeping you from owning a home Are you short that 20 percent down payment? Have you been in a job less than five years? Is that Read more
Great Reasons to Invest in Real Estate According to recent statistics published by the U.S. Census Bureau, 75% of multifamily investors are over the Read more
Hidden Home Defects to Watch For No home is flawless, but certain physical problems can be expensive. Watch for: Water leaks. Look Read more