Buying

What is a short sale in real estate?

As a result of the increasing foreclosures in the last couple of months, the term “short” sale has become more and more often used. Maybe you are wondering what exactly does a short sale mean and how you can do…

Buying a Home with a rental suite

If you are considering the purchase of a home with a suite to rent out, it is important to approach it the right way. In such cases as these, you are not buying a home solely to suit your own taste,…

Buying a home? Don’t choose by price alone

With so much talk about falling prices and bargains for home buyers, most folks looking for a house are expecting to find a “real steal” when they go house hunting. And some no doubt will. But there’s a reason why…

First time buyer mortgage in today’s market

The current economic collapse has made borrowing difficult, but the deflation of housing prices is a positive boon for Ireland’s first time homebuyers. Though the Irish market isn’t as flooded with unwanted housing as is America or the United Kingdom,…

Finding the home you want

If you have ever had a vacation in Florida, no doubt you will have gazed upon the beachside properties and wished that you could own one yourself. Due to the current economy, more and more of us are making this…

Researching a neighborhood before buying a house

The structure of the house is not the only thing that you buy when purchasing a home. Part of what you are paying for is its location. It may not be mentioned explicitly that you are being charged for it,…

Tips and Hints For First-Time Home Buyers

Are you really ready to buy your new home? A lot of your friends may be suggesting for you to buy a home especially if they see that you may be a good candidate to buy a home. But before…

Home inspection – what to expect

Home inspection brings you peace of mind every time you decide to go through with the purchase. With this activity, your eyes will be opened to a lot of things, especially the real condition of the house. You get a…

Save money with prefab homes

As odd as it may seem with the housing market in such a depressed state, the demand for prefab, or prefabricated, homes is on the rise. The fact that you can purchase a prefab home for 10-25% less than a…

5 Best tips for negotiating a new home purchase

Buying a new home is exciting but can sometimes be overwhelming. Knowing how to effectively negotiate with the seller can go a long way towards increasing your confidence and reducing stress. Here are five tips for improving negotiations with home…