House Broke: The Common First Time Buyer Mistake
You may have heard the term “house broke” before. Being House Broke is simply when you purchase a home that is more than you can afford and thus, you end up only being able to pay your mortgage and have no additional finances to help cover any extras. These extras could be necessities such as…
Carport, Detached, or Attached Garage?
Should you buy a house with a Carport, an attached garage or a detached garage? This is tough decision for many buyers when it comes to purchasing Real Estate. The reason there are so many different styles of parking even in today’s market is because every buyer has their own preferences in regard to parking.…
Short Sale and Foreclosure, What’s the Difference?
You may be seeing the terms Short Sale and Foreclosure being tossed around in the Real Estate World, and while most American’s have a rough idea of what the two mean, there are a few very distinct differences between the two. While in both cases the owner of the property has for one reason or…
Should We Buy or Rent?
Buying one’s first home understandably fills one with a real sense of pride and accomplishment. It’s often hailed in American society as a major achievement of the American Dream, but is it right for you? Should you buy a home now or continue to rent and wait to see what the future has to offer?…
Why Was my Offer Rejected?
Your offer was accepted! This is something nearly all home buyers want to hear after placing an offer on a property, however, in some cases, you may not be receiving the news you had hoped for. We tend to hear about accepted offers more than offers that were rejected, however, rejected offers happen nearly just…
Home Repairs and Upgrades – What to do When
Home Repairs and Upgrades – Purchasing a home is one of the single best decisions you can make to help invest in your future, especially when purchasing a home that is likely to provide a great return to investment. Whether you’re purchasing your first home or your 5th it is easy to want to instantly…