Real Estate News

Mortgage Documents You’ll Encounter When Buying a House

Posted OnAug 02, 2016

HAL M. BUNDRICK, CFP New rules went into effect for mortgage closings in 2015. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s “Know Before You Owe” initiative aimed to simplify loan disclosures and help borrowers better understand their mortgage terms — and perhaps reduce last-minute loan closing drama. (“Wait, what? That was a teaser interest rate?”) What documents

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6 Tips to Help You Survive Living Through a Remodel

Posted OnJul 29, 2016

Julie Laughton, Designer and General Contractor Allergies will most likely be triggered when construction dust is everywhere in your home during a remodel. Demolition and drywall sanding can cause airborne dust that can be hard to keep under control. If you are planning on living in your home during a remodel, you must be prepared for

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The Biggest Regrets of Real-Life Home Sellers

Posted OnJul 26, 2016

Paul Velgos/iStock Even homeowners who’ve successfully sold their place can be plagued by the shoulda-coulda-wouldas—meaning that, looking back, they wish they’d done certain things differently. Sometimes very differently. Regret can be a beast. One with teeth. The silver lining? We got these remorseful souls to tell us their stories so that you, future home seller, can learn from

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Starter Home or Forever Home? The Answer May Surprise You

Posted OnJul 22, 2016

andresr/Getty Images House hunting can feel like a never-ending series of choices. Apartment or home? City or suburbs? One story or two? Carpeting or wood floors? But if there’s one question that really keeps buyers up at night, it’s the one they must ask themselves straight out of the gate: Should I buy a starter home or

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10 Essential Skills Every New Homeowner Should Have

Posted OnJul 19, 2016

Ah, the joys of homeownership — you can paint the walls any color you choose, let Fido run free in your backyard, and finally leave your bike outside your side door, without getting a citation from your property-management company. There are many perks of having a place to call your own, but the honeymoon can

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Mortgage Refinance Options for People With Bad Credit

Posted OnJul 15, 2016

Low mortgage interest rates have created a great opportunity for many homeowners to refinance their mortgages, resulting in lower monthly payments or extra cash to pay off debts. But what about people who have low credit scores and may have trouble qualifying for a new loan? We asked Roslyn Lash, an accredited financial counselor at

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The Secrets to Selling a Home for Over Asking Price

Posted OnJul 12, 2016

No one puts their house up for sale hoping for an average offer. You want a good offer. A great offer, even. Dare we say it? You want an all-out, claws-bared bidding war that will push your home’s price well over what you’ve asked for in your listing. It’s a dream for any home seller.

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Do’s and Don’ts of Summer Landscaping

Posted OnJul 08, 2016

11 tips that will save your garden, lawn, and flowers … not to mention your green thumb rep. Whether you’re dealing with a California drought, an mid-Atlantic heat wave or Deep South downpours, summer can be a tricky time to garden. Here’s what you need to know before you leave the comfort of the

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Addison’s Wonderland blogger Brittany Hayes gives home tour — See Inside!

Posted OnJul 05, 2016

Julie Pennell The interior designer and blogger at Addison’s Wonderland has spent countless hours over the past two years transforming a recently-constructed home into something magical, each room a piece of art if you will. And now the six-bedroom, five-bathroom home in Monroe, Georgia, is for sale. “When we first saw this house, it was

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Summer Home Maintenance Tips for Your New Home

Posted OnJul 01, 2016

Looking for a few summer home maintenance tips to protect your new investment from the warmer months? We’ve got you covered. By Drew Knight With summer just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to start preparing your new home for the warmer months. From saving money on your electric bills to giving your home’s

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