Category: real-estate

A Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) lets homeowners tap into the equity they’ve built in their property to access a line of credit, functioning much like a second mortgage. This contrasts…

Understanding how tough it is for first-time home buyers in today’s economy, it’s clear they aren’t as well off as they were ten years ago. Most couples on minimum wage find it…

Many people think that home improvement projects mostly increase a home’s value, but that’s not always the case. Certain types of modifications can indeed boost a home’s worth, but not all will…

House prices are still dropping. A recent report shows that as property values go down, more American homeowners are finding themselves with negative equity. This means they can’t sell their homes for…

The cost of living can vary dramatically across different parts of the United States. In some places, you can get a stylish multi-bedroom house for just $225,000. But in other areas, even…

As you move beyond your college years or early twenties, your idea of the perfect home starts to change. No longer are you content with mismatched furniture and basic decor. Instead, you…

Before you start looking for houses with a real estate agent, it’s smart to first check if you qualify for a mortgage with a loan officer. Finding the right mortgage for your…

A Home Equity Line of Credit, or HELOC, is a financial option that lets you use your home’s equity as collateral to access a flexible credit line. It acts like a type…

Back in November 2014, my husband and I set out on the daunting task of buying our first home. We were completely unfamiliar with the process. As first-time buyers, terms like “escrow”…

Selling your home can be quite a challenge and may take anywhere from weeks to months or even a year, depending on the market. The longer your home remains unsold, the higher…