Saturday, 04 May 2024

Tag: Home Buying

'Can First-Time Homebuyers Win in Bidding Wars?

First-time homebuyers are faced with a tough challenge in this busy, crazy spring home buying season. As more buyers and investors flock the market this season, inventory has reached its lowest in 25 years, which has resulted in an increase in selling prices of homes and tough bidding wars. Given this scenario, can first-time buyers still win in bidding wars and secure a home for themselves?

'Is Spring Really the Best Time to Purchase a New Home?

Spring has often been named as the best season to purchase a new home for a number of different reasons. Aside from the temperature climate during this season, many homebuyers are flocking the market in hopes to search for a new house to live in, but is spring really the best time to purchase one?

'Single Living: The Pros and Cons of Buying a Home Before Marriage

In the early years, there was a common notion that women should hold off on their plans of buying a home until they get married. However, this no longer seems to be the case nowadays. Current figures show that single females are now making up 15 percent of the home-buying market. Should you buy solo or should you wait first? Here are the pros and cons of buying a home before married:

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'Should You Get Your Down Payment from Your 401(k) Savings?

If you have been eyeing on that beautiful house listed on the real estate market, but you find yourself lacking the needed down payment for the home, you may find yourself tempted to withdraw from your 401(k) before retirement. Should you give in to the temptation?

By Staff Reporter
'US Foreclosures Drop To Lowest Levels

Foreclosures in the US have dropped to their lowest levels in 2015 since the housing crisis based on the tabulated numbers.

By Guenee Abragan
'New Home Construction Increases to Keep Up with the Demand

Good news for buyers who cannot seem to find their dream home in the real estate market: new home construction has increased to keep up with the demand. Should you go for a newly constructed home than a refurbished one?

By Staff Reporter
'Home Buying 101: Neighborhood with Excellent Schools Are Top Priority

Homebuyers will be looking for the best schools for their children. Depending on their needs and where they're moving, this could be a gruelling task which will includes comparing school districts, touring schools and dropping in on PTA meetings.

By Staff Reporter
'Is it Time for You to Live Abroad?

At some point in your life, you may have to move from one place to another; however, very few will only consider moving to a completely different country. Is it time for you to experience life away from the US and start living a new life in another country?

By Staff Reporter
'Home Buying: How to Seal the Deal When Negotiating With a Seller

Sealing the deal with the seller is your last step to achieving that dream house you have been eyeing on the market since you first set your sights on it. Unfortunately, some things could go wrong along the way, which may sometimes lead to you losing the deal or getting outbid by someone else. How can you quickly seal the deal before negotiation talks go cold?

By Staff Reporter
'Spring Home Buying Begins Early This Year

Spring is said to be the time when most owners sell their homes, as more buyers tend to go out in search of their dream house during this season. While spring often begins sometime in March or April, recent reports claim that spring home buying may begin earlier than expected.

By Staff Reporter
'Pros and Cons of Moving Into a Historic Home

A historic home can sometimes be older than you or your family members and oftentimes, that is where its charm lies. While a historic home definitely has its share of beauty and charm, should you consider moving into one? Find out its pros and cons here:

By Staff Reporter
'Increase in Home Sales Leads to Higher Prices

2016 appears to be a rosy year for the real estate market. Recent data reveals that there has been an increase in home sales over the course of a year.

By Staff Reporter
'Real Estate News: Which Town is the Safest to Live in?

When it comes to choosing a home to live in for you and your family, safety is of utmost importance. While there are other factors that need to be considered, you might want to check out these towns, which are hailed as the ten safest cities in the United States.

By Staff Reporter
'Real Estate News: New-Home Construction Expected to Rise in 2016

Construction of new homes this 2016 is expected to rise despite a recent drop in the number of houses constructed last January.

By Staff Reporter
'Home Buying Tips: How to Save $100,000 on Your Mortgage

When it comes to buying a house, one of the important things to prepare is a pre-approved mortgage. However, did you know that there is a way to save as much as $100,000 on your total mortgage?

By Staff Reporter