Buying a Home

Articles in Buying a Home

By eHow Personal Finance Editor 0 comments
A home stager is a real-estate professional who helps home sellers prepare their residences to go on the open market. They aim to assist sellers in making their properties as attractive as possible in a short period of time to increase the ... more »
By ChristinaEllis 0 comments
The recent foreclosure rate is staggering and reaches accross all social and economic boundaries and is far from over. Increasing numbers of property owners will be suffering soon as the middle class continues to liquidate their assets. Is it ... more »
By Margo Airst 1 comments
How to avoid some of the most common mistakes in home-buying.. more »
By nezlobka 1 comments
Today, the increased popularity of the Internet has made much of the home buying process easier. However, there are quite a few new problems and pitfalls with using the web... more »
By Al Jacobs 4 comments
Home ownership, a vital element in The American Dream, is a blessing. Unfortunately, it also contains the seeds of financial misfortune, perhaps never more graphically depicted than in a 1986 Tom Hanks movie, The Money Pit, in which a young ... more »
By smilesatme1 2 comments
You own the house so why not get some money out of it but how? Just visit your bank lender or home loan mortgage officer and ask for it. It is very easy to get some cash if you own your own house plus it is a tax deductible too. So much to say ... more »
By xrayness 0 comments
If you are reading this article then you want to build equity in your home. Hopefully these seven (7) tips can get you started in the right direction. Remember, the equity in your home is your most important asset and you should try to build it ... more »
By wahhippie 1 comments
You would have to be living on another planet to not notice all the For Sale signs that have been popping up recently. With over 1 million homes going into foreclosure, the price of homes have been on a downward spiral and have been forcast to ... more »
By alienangel555 3 comments
Although it is a disaster for a person to lose their home, it can also be a windfall for someone looking to buy. All states differ in their laws on assuming a mortgage on a foreclosed home. A purchaser should become familiar with the laws in ... more »
By Margo Airst 0 comments
Tips on buying a home in the tight credit market.. more »
By AimeeE 2 comments
Have you ever found the perfect house only to find out it is listed as a short-sale? Or, have you ever been interested in purchasing a home that is offered at a discounted price? This article will help buyers understand what to expect when ... more »
By *Julie Mayfield 0 comments
Author and radio/tv talk show host Dave Ramsey advocates a debt free lifestyle. So how does buying a home fit into that plan. Follow these steps to buy a home the Dave Ramsey way... more »
By eHow Personal Finance Editor 0 comments
Purchasing a home is one of the largest investments we make. Thinking into the future, we want to buy a home that we later can sell for a profit. Here's how to find a home with good resale value... more »
By Hapworth 8 comments
Looking to buy a house in a market flooded with homes and few buyers? You might think it's easy, but there are still issues to consider before buying a home in today's market... more »
By pianistic 2 comments
There are so many houses that are being taken back by banks, some have more houses than they know what to do with. Here are some tips on how you can buy one of those houses from a bank... more »
By Willi493 1 comments
Foreclosure filings are up 60% from a year ago. 223,005 homes in one month alone. Today you will learn how to buy foreclosed homes. When buying foreclosed homes be careful in what you are buying. There are winners and losers in the foreclosed ... more »
By HowardBThiname 1 comments
One of the best ways to make money is to allow your money to work for you. This is known as investing and when it comes to real estate properties, there are a few guidelines... more »
By chihova1 0 comments
Listed are 5 of the easiest ways to aquire property with no money down. Be sure to check ot part 2... more »
By chihova1 0 comments
This is part 2 to buying real estate no money down... more »
By jenna44288 0 comments
Buying a home for the first time can be both an exciting time, and a scary time. By being prepared for the process, you can ease the stress off of yourself and concentrate on finding your new home!.. more »
By GustavoAlcivar 0 comments
Your debt to income ratio is simply a way of determining how much money is available for your monthly mortgage payment after all your other recurring debt obligations are met... more »
By 01KendraWrites 1 comments
Home values of friends and neighbors may not be any of our business, but they sure are interesting. There are many reasons to check home values in your area. You could be checking the value of your current home compared to others, you may be ... more »
By irishr 1 comments
The type of real estate you choose, especially for a first-time buyer, can be a tough decision to make. Many people choose a two-family home, but for different reasons. Real estate is the most expensive item you will ever invest in, and, yes, it ... more »
By Ruby Bayan 0 comments
Renting an apartment is trouble-free living because the landlord takes care of the integrity of the residence and its surroundings. Buying a house, on the other hand, is the American Dream of stability, pride, and the joys of ownership. How do ... more »
By L1onherd 3 comments
Did you know by the time you finish off paying your mortgage you have paid more in interest than the actual purchase price of your home. Look at it like this. If you borrow around 125,000 at around 8% for 30 years, you would have paid well over ... more »