Real Estate Financing

Financing February 6, 2017

What Is a Float-Down? A Sneaky Way to Snag a Lower Interest Rate

What is a float-down? Consider it your get-out-of-jail-free card when shopping for a great home loan.

Financing February 6, 2017

How to Buy a Home With No Money Down (You Really Can!)

Is there some secret out there that could show you how to buy a home with no money down? It's not just a pipe dream.

REAL ESTATE February 2, 2017

What Are My Responsibilities As a Landlord?

M_D_A/iStock/Thinkstock Being a landlord can be tough. On top of juggling taxes and investing your time and money into getting your place rented, you also have to keep your tenants happy. The post What Are My Responsibilities As a Landlord? appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

REAL ESTATE February 2, 2017

Skipping the Landlord: 5 Quick Apartment Self-Fixes

BanksPhotos/iStock Without your parents to literally take care of the roof over your head, the college experience is an eye-opener when things inevitably go wrong around the house. When you The post Skipping the Landlord: 5 Quick Apartment Self-Fixes appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

REAL ESTATE February 2, 2017

What Happens If You Sneak a Pet Into Your Rental?

Pet ownership is great for animals and people. Your pet will always be happy to see you when you come home. And you always have someone to hang out with while The post What Happens If You Sneak a Pet Into Your Rental? appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

REAL ESTATE February 2, 2017

5 Essential Items to Bring Along While Apartment Hunting

HAYKIRDI/iStock College is a time for firsts and independence. To help you find your first place on your own, there are certain items that are must-haves. Before you set out to The post 5 Essential Items to Bring Along While Apartment Hunting appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

REAL ESTATE February 2, 2017

Is Your Landlord Breaking the Law?

BernardaSv/iStock/Thinkstock Most renters understand the common-sense basics of landlords overstepping their authority. A landlord cannot raise your rent in the middle of the lease, evict you because he wants to The post Is Your Landlord Breaking the Law? appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

REAL ESTATE February 2, 2017

How Can I Evict a Problem Tenant?

Because a lease is a binding contract, a landlord may be able to evict a problem tenant if the terms of the contract are not being honored. The post How Can I Evict a Problem Tenant? appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

REAL ESTATE February 2, 2017

5 Tips for College Students Filling Out Rental Applications

You're away at school and you're ready to embark on a new adventure. What do you need to know before you fill out a rental application for the first time? The post 5 Tips for College Students Filling Out Rental Applications appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

REAL ESTATE February 2, 2017

6 Mistakes Renters Make

When hunting for their next place, renters should take care to avoid these six mistakes that could cost them time, money, and grief. The post 6 Mistakes Renters Make appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.

REAL ESTATE February 2, 2017

5 Apartment Safety Tips for Students

iStock Going away to college and living in an apartment for the first time can be a challenge. While having newfound freedom is a plus, keeping tabs on a place The post 5 Apartment Safety Tips for Students appeared first on Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com.