Buying - Page 35

February 1, 2017

6 Reasons You Should Never Buy or Sell a Home Without an Agent

This is likely the biggest financial decision of your entire life, and you need a Realtor if you want to do it right. Here's why. The post 6 Reasons You Should Never Buy or Sell a Home Without an Agent appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

Should You Buy That Vacation Home or Stick With Renting?

Buying a vacation home sounds like a dream, but that doesn't make it the right move financially. Answer these questions to see if it makes sense for you. The post Should You Buy That Vacation Home or Stick With Renting? appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

HOAs Behaving Badly -- and How Homeowners Can Fight Back

Homeowners associations generally do a lot of good for their community, but there are some bad apples in the bunch, like these. The post HOAs Behaving Badly -- and How Homeowners Can Fight Back appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

Burned by Real Estate? Learn to Love -- and Buy -- Again

I've finally recovered financially from a short sale during the housing crisis. Now I'm slowly learning how to become emotionally ready to buy again. The post Burned by Real Estate? Learn to Love -- and Buy -- Again appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

So You Wanna Buy a House? Step 7: Nail the Appraisal

If you're buying a home with a mortgage, your lender will demand an appraisal to gauge what your purchase is worth. Allow our Home-Buying Guide to demystify this process and point out why it's good to jump through this hoop. The post So You Wanna Buy a House? Step 7: Nail the Appraisal appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

10 Ways to Find Out About a Neighborhood Without Being There

Here are some easy ways to get a feel for what living in a neighborhood is really like, even from afar. The post 10 Ways to Find Out About a Neighborhood Without Being There appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

Should You Gamble on a Home Near a Casino?

Casinos aren't just for Las Vegas anymore. These mega-destinations could pop up anywhere. One could pop up in your backyard -- but would you want it to? The post Should You Gamble on a Home Near a Casino? appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

'Help, My Partner and I Don't Love the Same House!'

Shopping for a home as a couple can be so romantic -- but what if you disagree on which dream home is for you? The post 'Help, My Partner and I Don't Love the Same House!' appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

Buying From Afar? Try a Remote Closing

You can close on your new home at your workplace, your favorite coffee shop, your hotel lobby (if you're traveling), or even your parents' kitchen table. Here's how it works. The post Buying From Afar? Try a Remote Closing appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

February 1, 2017

How to Dodge a Closing Day Curveball: 3 Real-Life Home Saves

A lot of things can go wrong on closing day -- just ask the subjects of these three tales of last-minute near catastrophe. The post How to Dodge a Closing Day Curveball: 3 Real-Life Home Saves appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.