Interest rates and home prices are low. Your credit is in order, and you’re sick of renting. Ready to start your house hunt?
Finding the perfect home can take some time, so don’t be hesitant to start your house hunt early. It takes the average homebuyer 12 weeks to find a home to purchase, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR).
Kick off your house hunt today with our congratulations, and via one of the following resources:
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Open houses and listing photos are designed to accentuate a home’s positive features. But making a smart home purchase requires buyers to look beyond the gorgeous landscaping and perfectly staged furniture.
Evaluating the exterior of a home is crucial to your wallet and your future happiness. Carefully examine a home’s exterior for the following costly problems, and don’t ever skip a professional home inspection if you decide to make an offer.
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You can’t buy a house unless you’re married…right?
Wrong. Single men and women make up a big chunk of the nation’s homebuyers, and that trend continues to grow. Single homebuyers purchased 33 percent of all homes sold in 2011, up from 32 percent in 2010 and 31 percent in 2009, according to the National Association of Realtors.
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Even before you finance your dream home with a VA loan, you’re entitled to think about some of the changes you want to make around the house. Not every military homebuyer settles into a home that fulfills expectations down to the last detail.
Whether it’s the landscape you plan to alter or the interior décor, here are some environmentally friendly things to do that also benefit you as a homeowner:
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Ask any real estate agent and they will tell you that homes aren’t typically sold because of their square footage or a pool in the back yard. They are sold because of their kitchens and bathrooms.
Unfortunately for those looking to buy a home that needs some work, full kitchen and bathroom remodels can easily cost upwards of $10,000.
If you’re thinking of passing on a home solely because of a dated bathroom, check out these cheap and simple bathroom remodeling ideas that give a contemporary edge without the contemporary price:
No one likes paying rent. Who wants to help someone else build equity in a house?
Get ready for rent to become even less enjoyable. Rents are climbing as the number of available rental units is declining, according to a report from research firm Reis Inc.
At the same time, the real estate market is overflowing with “for-sale” homes at rock-bottom prices. Could it be time for you to make a home purchase?
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Sure, there can be some headache and hassle, but first-time homebuyers are often surprised to find that thrills come in bunches when purchasing a home.
Veterans and service members financing a home with a VA loan experience these thrills, one of which is getting excited to make the home your own with one-of-a-kind renovations.
Even when you find the house you always wanted, it’s likely you’ll want to make a few changes. But here are some suggestions to consider before you dive headfirst into a handful of projects.
First time homebuyers are hit with a slew of firsts. Whether it’s picking a real estate agent or deciding what neighborhood you want to live in, the home buying process can be very daunting.
Once you find an agent and the home of your dreams you may feel like the hard part is over. However, you’ll need to be prepared for the potentially grueling process of offering and negotiating before you pack up your things.
You’ve completed that stroll down the aisle. Honeymoon? Done.
The next big step? Buying your first home together.
Buying a home with your spouse could either simplify or complicate an already tricky process. Consider these tips when buying your first home together:
Buying a home isn’t as simple as forking over a check for the list price. Real estate contracts are not “one size fits all” documents and negotiations over contract terms can become intense. Stick to the following negotiation tips to get the most out of your home purchase.
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