Buying a Home

Ideally, each party will pay their own closing costs associated with the purchase and the sale of a home, but they can be negotiable based on lender ...

A home inspector is another key professional involved in a real estate transaction.  Many times, the sales contract will have a provision ...

If you are making a particular meal for the first time, it is essential to have a recipe so that it turns out the way it should.  Knowing ...

We are all spending more time at home and will probably need to continue to do so for a while longer.  Depending on the makeup of your ...

Cutting the price will generally bring buyers of anything out of the woodwork that were not serious before.  Some renters could easily ...

Homeowners still have considerable advantages from the amortization of the mortgage and the appreciation enjoyed by most homes even with taking the ...

While you're isolating at home, there are things you can do to help buy a home now or in the near future.  Instead of spending time surfing ...

During these unsettling times here in Tampa and globally, sellers and buyers are concerned about staying healthy and virus-free as we all are....

A lower rate will not only result in a lower payment, it will amortize the loan quicker.  A $250,000 mortgage at 4.5% for 30 years will ...

The least amount in a down payment is an attractive option when people are thinking of buying a home.  A common reason is to have cash available ...

Approximately 52 million or 16% of Americans are age 65 and over.  It is easy to understand that some of them are thinking of downsizing ...

Borrowing from a 401k, 403b or the cash value of life insurance policy is a common financial strategy.  While taxpayers are not allowed ...

Some people don't need a reason to buy a home, they just want it.  That can be enough justification by itself.  Other people need ...

Before looking for a home, you need to know how much you can afford. While you may have a number in your head, the lender has the final say. Securing ...

Maybe you're not ready to move into it but that doesn't mean that you shouldn't take advantage of the present opportunities to acquire the home ...

Occasionally, buyers who can qualify to purchase a home decide to "take a break" and wait to purchase a home.  When the focus of buying a ...

There has been some discussion recently on home prices in relation to mortgage rates. Some believe if there is a rapid rise of mortgage rates, home ...