Some Home-Closing Costs Are Worth Negotiating
Closing costs are 2-5 percent of the purchase price of a home, resulting in an average of $3,700 in fees...
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Loan Assistance Options for Disabled Homebuyers
With about 56.7 million people living with a disability in the United States, according to Census Bureau data, there are...
4 Non-Traditional Ways to Finance a Home
A 30- or 15-year, fixed-rate mortgage with the same payment amounts each month is one of the most common ways...
Maintenance Costs Every Homeowner Should Be Aware Of
A rule of thumb when determining how much money to set aside for ongoing home maintenance is to budget 1...
What Makes a Home Difficult to Insure
Home insurance may be one of the last things you’ll think about when buying a home, but in some situations,...
Save for a Home with a Dollar-for-Dollar Match Program
A federal program helps low-income families buy a home with a unique method meant to encourage saving: It matches dollar-for-dollar...
How to Get a Mortgage of $100,000 or Less
If you want to buy a home in a low-cost area, or are buying a small home, vacation home or...
Eco-Friendly Kitchen Features That Won’t Break the Bank
Eco-friendly features are all the rage today as homeowners commit to living greener lives. But for those looking to reduce...
Listing Contracts 101: How to Determine Which Is Right for You
Choosing a real estate professional you're comfortable with is an important piece of the puzzle when it comes to putting...
4 Ways to Turn Your Bedroom into a Good-Night’s-Sleep Enabler
Just because bedrooms are not usually the first thing people see when walking into a home, it doesn’t mean they’re...
Pet Peeves: How to Tame All Kinds of Animal Issues in Homes for Sale
When selling a home, the agent’s responsibility is to make sure the place shows as pet-neutral as possible. Read more.
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