How to Quickly Establish New Credit
Thursday, June 25
When applying for a mortgage, lenders will review the borrower's employment, income, down payment, and credit history. Even if the borrower's credit scores are acceptable, many lenders will look at the length and amount of credit established. If the borrower does not have an established payment h...
How to Make a Profit Flipping Houses
Friday, June 19
Purchasing a house with the intension of quickly selling the home for a profit is the goal of any real estate investor. There are basic rules to flipping a house which include: buying a house below market value, rehabilitating the house, and then selling the house quickly at the maximum possible ...
How to Avoid Home Buyer's Remorse
Thursday, June 11
Many home buyers look at potential houses through rose-colored glasses. They see potential to change the look of the house by painting, re-carpeting, or updating the kitchen and the bathrooms. Although, there are some things in a house that are much harder or impossible to change such as: structu...
Homeownership - The Pros and Cons of Owning a Dog
Friday, June 05
If you have recently purchase your first house, it is likely your biggest investment and asset. You should have insurance to protect your house and contents, but how can you protect yourself and family from intruders. A security system will alert you of a home invasion and the connected alarm sys...
A Guide to Baby-Proofing Your Home
Thursday, June 04
Having a baby can be a very exciting time in a person's life, but there are many things that need to be done prior to the baby's arrival. One of these tasks is to baby-proof your house. The first and easiest way to start the baby-proofing process is to get on your hands and knees and scope out yo...
Homebuyers Checklist For the Condition of a New Home
Thursday, May 21
Purchasing a home is one of the biggest transactions most people will ever make, so it is important that they try and avoid any unforeseen expenses or repairs. After looking at the functionality and cosmetic appeal of a property, homebuyers should look at the condition of the home prior to enteri...