How to Make the Most of a Small Space

Your home may be tight on square footage, but that doesn’t have to mean that it’s totally unusable. In fact, there are plenty of ways to make the most of small spaces and make them seem larger than they really…

How Much Are Famous Homes in Movies and TV Actually Worth?

Ever wonder how much those amazing homes you see on television or in the movies are really worth in real life? The Tanner’s home from Full House or the classic abode from Home Alone are classic examples of homes that…

Home Equity Loan Vs. Home Equity Line of Credit: What’s the Difference?

Did you know that you can borrow money against the equity you’ve got built up in your home? If you’re a homeowner and have accrued equity as a result of appreciation, a long string of payments, or both, you may…

INFOGRAPHIC: NAR’s Existing Home Sales Report For July 2018

Why a Lower Interest Rate Might Not Make Your Mortgage Cheaper

The amount of money you borrow to finance a home purchase is obviously the key factor in how much your mortgage payments will be. But your interest rate will also play an important role in how expensive your overall mortgage…

10 Ways to Keep Your Home Safe While it’s Vacant

There could be any number of reasons why you have to leave your home vacant after you sell it. Maybe you’ve found a new home to buy and it closes before you’re able to find a buyer for your home.…

How Quickly Can Your Credit Score Increase?

If your credit score is on the low side, you could find it pretty tough to get approved for a mortgage. You’ll probably even find that a low credit score will impact your ability to get any other type of…

All About the 1031 Exchange For Avoiding Capital Gains in Real Estate Sales

Home sellers usually don’t have to pay any capital gains taxes on profits made upon the proceeds of a sale because they are typically using those proceeds to be put towards another home to move into. But what about real…

What is Involved in a Swimming Pool Inspection Before Buying a Home?

If you’re going to be spending the big bucks on a home purchase, you want to make sure you don’t end up with a property that’s just going to cause you problems long after you move in. That’s why it’s…