The housing crisis and economic collapse that the United States and many other countries all over the world experienced in the last few years devastated the housing market. The sheer number of foreclosures skyrocketed overnight. And with the sudden influx in housing inventory on the market due to foreclosures, home prices plummeted as a result. Read More »... Read more ›
Determining what you want in a house of your own can be more difficult than you think. You might have a picture in your head of your ideal home, only to find out that it doesn’t match up with the reality of what’s available in your area or your price range. It’s also possible that Read More »... Read more ›
For many, buying or selling a home is an inordinately stressful event. Between managing finances, redecorating, packing, and engaging in total life upheaval, the experience can be a lot to handle. Fortunately, the job of a real estate agent is, more or less, to put clients at ease. Consider that when handling your agent’s commission. Read more ›
The kitchen tends to be the most high-traffic room in the home, especially if you love to cook. However, cooking and in-home dining can lose its appeal in a kitchen not set up for maximum efficiency. Here are some tips for creating a kitchen you’ll love to spend time in: Maximizing Kitchen Space Strive to Read More »... Read more ›
Recently, the housing market has shown strong and convincing evidence of getting back on track. The most recent State of the Nation’s Housing report by the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies supports this. Housing was stronger in 2013, so the faltering in home construction, sales and home prices at the beginning of 2014 had Read more ›
First Time Home Buyers Surrounded by the beautiful views of Pocatello, Idaho one cannot resist the thought of making the place his home. With Forbes recognizing Pocatello on the list of “Best Small Place for Business”, this historical place certainly promises new horizons for growth. This prospective economic growth also reflects on the subsequent rise Read more ›
Summer Time Fun – Within Your Budget School is out, and your children are on summer vacation! If you are like millions of Americans, you simply cannot afford an expensive getaway, and beg as they might, your children are not going to be able to spend their summer days at sleep-away camps and amusement parks. Read More »... Read more ›
Desktop Underwriter Refinance Plus There are so many different loan programs out there, it is hard to know what is available to you. One option is a DU Refi Plus, which was created for borrowers who demonstrate a satisfactory payment history on their current mortgage, but have not been able to refinance due to the Read More »... Read more ›
Importance of Timely Mortgage Payments The economy is tough on everyone right now. You may find yourself with the unenviable task of deciding which bills must be paid now, and which ones can wait another few weeks or even until next month. You are definitely not alone in this situation. If you need to pay Read More »... Read more ›
Expenses That Home Owners Should Expect When you sit down in the title insurance office and sign your paperwork at closing, you’ll probably feel a big sense of relief. It’s finally over! You are a homeowner. The reality, though, is that your financial commitment is only just beginning. Owning a home comes with a variety of Read more ›
