Finding Your First Home

Posted on: 30 December 2015

Have you decided that the time is right to move into an independent living facility? While moving out of your home may be difficult, you'll likely appreciate all of the convenience and benefits that an independent living facility can offer. You'll have a built-in community with the facility's other residents. You also may get meal service, transportation, and organized group outings. Further, you'll eliminate many of the costs and maintenance requirements that come with home ownership.
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Posted on: 30 December 2015

When you're selling your house, you probably have a million thoughts in your head about what you want from the transaction. Maybe you're thinking, "I want to sell my home fast!" You may be wanting to click with a buyer to encourage the purchase of your home, so you engage in small talk. That's fine, but make sure you set boundaries and decide in advance which questions you won't answer. These are the main questions you should avoid and things to keep mum about, no matter how much you like the person who's considering the purchase of your property.
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Posted on: 30 December 2015

While it is possible to negotiate a lower rent with your landlord before you move in or when you are renewing your lease, many U.S. rental markets are saturated, making it unlikely that your landlord will bend on their asking price. After all, if they can easily find qualified renters to rent to who are willing to pay the amount that they are asking, they have little reason to lower their asking price for you.
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Posted on: 30 December 2015

If you are on the market for a new home, you might think that you have a pretty clear cut list of deal breakers. There might be outdated areas of homes for sale that will scare off a lot of potential buyers, but aren't actually too hard to fix. Here are four superficial problems in homes for sale that your real estate agent would recommend trying to see past. 1. Popcorn Ceilings
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