Are you ready to take the plunge and purchase a vacation home? Perhaps you might be considering a mobile home. The purchase of a mobile home may be less conventional than what you’ve experienced in the past so it’s important to consider some of the benefits. There are also some potential pitfalls that should be…
There are several reasons why one might consider purchasing an investment property outside of where they reside. Perhaps the local properties are priced too high, perhaps they are priced too low and riddled with a depressed market, or perhaps you just want to diversify your portfolio or buy where another family member lives (possibly where…
Going once, going twice, SOLD! Have you ever thought about how to buy a home at auction? Wondered how hard or how easy it is? Contemplating if you can get a steal of a deal through an auction? Well, here’s a few fast facts about what buying a house at auction entails. Although the vast…
More and more Americans are living in multigenerational households. A multi-generational household is simply one that has more than one adult generation residing in it. In 2007 there were 46.6 million, and that rose to 56.8 million in 2012. This trend is continuing to rise and even contractors are embracing it by building houses with dual…
What are your goals of homeownership? Whatever the reason is for owning a house will certainly affect your home buying process. A single person, a couple of friends, a married couple, and a young family will have very different sets of features that are must haves. If you’re shopping to provide a home for your child, there…
It’s not uncommon for buyers nowadays to consider purchasing a home jointly with a friend or partner. Real estate is an excellent financial investment and can be a very advantageous venture to all parties. However, it does not come without its potential risks. There are few things that need to be approached with caution. Here’s…