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Are Zombie Foreclosures a Smart Investment?

By | July 23rd, 2015|

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_okLABk-rBo   Zombie foreclosures are lingering on in many real estate markets, and many buyers are wondering, are they a smart investment? Zombie foreclosures are homes that were vacated by the owners after the foreclosure process began. During the foreclosure process, which can take up to several years, these properties may have gotten [...]

Paying for Home Renovations: Tapping Home Equity vs. Using Savings

By | July 22nd, 2015|

Figuring out how to pay for a home renovation is one of the first steps in any remodeling process. When they’re done wrestling with the cost of a home renovation, most homeowners have to decide how to fund a remodeling project. And in some cases, the options can be paying for it in cash or [...]

How the TILA/RESPA Integrated Mortgage Disclosure Rule Is Changing Real Estate

By | June 24th, 2015|

Last week, the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced that the TILA/RESPA Integrated Mortgage Disclosure rule, which has so many in the real estate industry chewing on their fingernails, would now be starting October 1st. That’s a two-month reprieve for mortgage lenders, real estate agents, real estate attorneys, title and escrow companies. And, they’ll need [...]

With Today’s Low Interest Rates, Should I Pay Off My Mortgage Early?

By | June 22nd, 2015|

You’ve may have read that you should prepay your mortgage early to save on your total interest payments. But if you have refinanced or purchased a home recently, you may be one of the millions of homeowners whose mortgage is at historic or near-historic low interest rates. Odds are possible that rates won’t be this [...]

Could Your Dog Keep You From Getting Homeowner’s Insurance?

By | June 16th, 2015|

When it comes to homeowner’s insurance, some pet owners are finding theirs goes to the dogs these days. Some insurance carriers are refusing to insure homeowners who own certain breeds of dogs that have been deemed dangerous, such as the Pit bull dog, Rottweilers, and Chow Chows. Others may take the dogs on a case-by-case [...]

How to Save Money to Buy Your First House

By | May 22nd, 2015|

If you’re like most first-time buyers, the greatest challenge you’ll have when buying your first house is coming up with the down payment and the funds necessary to cover the closing costs. The cost of the down payment can vary widely, depending on whether you use government-backed programs like FHA, new 3 percent down programs [...]

Should I Use a HELOC to Pay Off Credit Card Debt?

By | May 13th, 2015|

If you own a house and have credit card debt, you may be considering using a home equity line of credit (HELOC) to pay off your credit card debt, and with a lower interest rate. When you take out a HELOC, you open up a revolving line of credit from your mortgage lender where your [...]

Buying a Home? How to be a Confident Home Buyer

By | May 13th, 2015|

You’ve finally found the home you’ve been looking for and you’re ready to make an offer. But how you can you be sure that you’re getting a good deal? When you buy a home, every penny you can save on the purchase price will help you with closing costs, redecorating, and moving. The trick to [...]

3 Quick Tips to Make a Smart Real Estate Investment

By | May 7th, 2015|

Here are three quick tips on making a smart real estate investment. Look for properties where you can build in value. I published a story on my MoneyWatch blog about properties you can purchase for $40,000, or about the price of a luxury car. These homes aren’t necessarily in move-in condition, but they’re not falling [...]

Is Buying a Home Using a Rent-to-Own Agreement a Good Idea?

By | May 5th, 2015|

For some potential homeowners, renting a home for a time before buying is an attractive option. It allows time to save money or otherwise get financially prepared before buying a home, and it also offers a way to get to know the property before committing to it. Regardless of your situation, a rent-to-own model could [...]

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