If you’re considering selling now that the housing market outlook is improving, take a few moments to consider how buyers have changed what they look for in the home buying process. Read more ⇢

In the vocabulary of real estate, various ratios help buyers and mortgage services determine the viability of a purchase. A ratio is a way of expressing the relationship between two values… Read more ⇢

Even though 30-year fixed rates dropped in the first half of January, many analysts expect fixed mortgage rates to go up somewhat… Read more ⇢

Your budget dictates that you buy an older home, but your heart wants that home to be environmentally responsible, so what do you do? Here are some ideas for making any… Read more ⇢

You know that you need to move, and the market is right to sell, but you’re not quite ready to pack up everything. After all, you still have to live in… Read more ⇢

Originally called French Provincial, Country French Style evokes the casual simplicity and rustic elements of a country home in the South of France. By paying tribute the… Read more ⇢

Timing the closing of your new home purchase with the end of your lease agreement or sale of your existing home is tricky, to say the least. Rarely does it work… Read more ⇢

Which is which? Although all are part of the common-interest housing category, condos, co-ops, townhouses, and apartments may mean different things to different buyers, so here is a breakdown of what… Read more ⇢

Extended families living in one home are more the norm these days. When looking for a home to share with your older parents, consider that while they may be completely mobile… Read more ⇢

Is your home not giving you the lifestyle you need? Thinking about purchasing a second home? Now could be a great time to do so, but there are several things… Read more ⇢

Even if you love your home and have not thought about buying a second one, you may reconsider after learning about the tax breaks available to those who own a… Read more ⇢

It is a very good idea to include your home and buying a second home in your retirement plan. Now is a great time to buy, so even if you… Read more ⇢

Feeling the need to get away from your home for a while? Perhaps the winters are too harsh or you have a child in college a few states away. Maybe… Read more ⇢

Finding a new home can be one of the most exciting times of your life. It’s a little like dating – the pursuit, the “getting to know you” period, the proposal… Read more ⇢

Pinterest for Home Buyers Some people are great at articulating exactly what they want in their next home. But some of us know what we want yet find it tough to… Read more ⇢