7 Steps to Preparing for an Open House Hire a cleaning service. A spotlessly clean home is essential; dirt will turn off a prospect faster than Read more
10 Ways to Make Your Home Irresistible at an Open House Put fresh or silk flowers in principal rooms for a touch of color. Add a new shower curtain, fresh Read more
7 Terms to Watch for in a Purchase Contract The closing date. See if the date the buyer wants to take title is reasonable for you. Date of Read more
Moving Tips for Sellers Give your forwarding address to the post office, usually two to four weeks ahead of the move. Notify Read more
6 Items to Have on Hand for the New Homeowners Owners manuals for items left in the house. Warranties for any items left in the house. A list Read more
Handouts for Converting FSBOs: Tips on How to Price Your Home REALTORS: This handout is meant to help you convert FSBOs. You may personalize and customize this Read more
8 Steps to Getting Your Finances in Order Develop a family budget. Instead of budgeting what you'd like to spend, use receipts to create Read more
8 Ways to Improve Your Credit Credit scores, along with your overall income and debt, are a big factor in determining if you'll qualify Read more
5 Factors That Decide Your Credit Score Credit scores range between 200 and 800. Scores above 620 are considered desirable for obtaining a mortgage. Read more
10 Questions to Ask Your Lender Be sure you find a loan that fits your needs with these comprehensive questions. What are the most Read more
10 Things a Lender Needs From You W-2 forms or business tax return forms if youre self-employed for the last two or three years for Read more
Choices That Will Affect Your Loan Mortgage term. Mortgages are generally available at 15-, 20-, or 30-year terms. The longer the term, the Read more
What Is Appraised Value? It's an objective opinion of value, but it's not an exact science so appraisals may differ. For buying and Read more
Understanding Capital Gains in Real Estate When you sell a stock, you owe taxes on your gainthe difference between what you paid for the stock and Read more
The Pros and Cons of Condos Condominiums and townhouses offer an affordable option to single-family homes in most areas. But consider Read more