Photo: After years of sluggish sales and false starts, the real estate market is on a tear this summer, with prices posting double-digit gains every consecutive month since April. Prices have increased so much so quickly in some markets that…
Read moreHome buyers get a host of tax benefits that renters don’t — critical deductions that can lower your overall tax bill. But how much do homeowners really save on their taxes? Using IRS data, the most recent available, we…
Read moreHere are 6 things to do before you move into your home. 1. Change the locks. You really don’t know who else has keys to your home, so change the locks. That ensures you’re the only person who has…
Read moreThe purpose of the title search is: To verify the seller’s right to transfer ownership. To discover any claims, errors, assessments, debts or other restrictions on the property. According to the American Land Title Association, title companies find and fix…
Read moreSellers often require proof of funds from a home buyer who is obtaining a mortgage. They sometimes want to see evidence that the buyer actually has a down payment and / or closing costs before agreeing to sell to that…
Read moreNo Major Purchase of Any Kind Review the article titled, “Don’t Buy a Car,” and apply it to any major purchase that would create debt of any kind. This includes furniture, appliances, electronic equipment, jewelry, vacations, expensive weddings… …and automobiles,…
Read moreIf you are nervous about the home loan process of today, you’re not alone. Most consumers understand that banks are decidedly more particular when it comes to lending money to home buyers, but not many people thoroughly understand…
Read moreCertainly, there are things about any home you can look past: the stain on the carpet, the peeling wallpaper in the kitchen, or the outdated bathroom sink. But there are five areas of a home that simply can’t be overlooked…
Read moreIf you are buying a home, it is important to understand where and how contingencies come into play in a sales contract. In short, every sales contract will include its share of contingency clauses. Some of these clauses are designed…
Read moreWhen purchasing a home, it is easy to get overwhelmed by the entire process. Not only do you have to find a qualified real estate agent to assist with the process, but you will also need to work with a…
Read moreShopping for the perfect metro Atlanta home for your family can be an exciting prospect, but it can also be an overwhelming one. With a wealth of inventory in most markets, the mere number of homes to consider can make…
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