One of the most complicated aspects of buying a home is getting approved for a mortgage loan. When I applied, I was unprepared and had trouble getting a loan. After talking to a real estate agent and loan counselor, I quickly learned what I could do to make the loan application process easier. With their help, I was able to get a loan for my new home. I decided to start this blog to help others who were struggling to secure their first mortgage loan. By providing tips and suggestions to guide you along the way, I know you can secure a loan in no time.
Posted on: 28 July 2015
One of the tasks a real estate agent will help you with is selecting the right price to ask for your home. This will be one of the first steps you will need to accomplish when listing your home with a real estate company, and this is also one of the most important aspects of selling your house. Here are three things you should realize about the price tag you place on your home. [Read More]
Posted on: 17 December 2014
To effectively manage your rental property, you really do need to like working with people. You also need patience, an affinity for detail and the ability to make difficult and sometimes unpopular decisions. If you don't have these management skills, or simply want to hand the reins to someone else, consider hiring a property management firm. Here are six reasons to sign a contract with these skilled professionals. Better Screening for Quality Tenants [Read More]
Posted on: 12 December 2014
Oh, no! You've lost the laser-cut keys to your car and you aren't sure where. Perhaps they're just laying around your house somewhere, or maybe they're sitting in the street just waiting for a car thief to come along and discover them. Once that thief has their hands on your keys, all they have to do is hit the alarm button, hop in the car that's honking and flashing and be on their way. [Read More]
Posted on: 12 December 2014
When you start looking at new apartments, you might be more concerned about finding a place close to your college campus and great restaurants than you are about anything else. However, while it is always nice to have a short commute and access to decent takeout, those things might pale in comparison with other features later. Here are two things to look for in a new apartment, so that you don't regret signing that contract. [Read More]