Owning an investment property can be lucrative, but only if you can get tenants in there. Whether you're marketing a vacation spot or a rental home, we have some great tips to help you get the word out.
What’s the difference between a real estate agent, a broker and a REALTOR®? The terminology, explained.
Buying a home is exciting, but the process can be daunting. A real estate agent can help you narrow down your neighborhood choices and negotiate contracts, and they can make the process of looking a little easier, by arranging showings for you. And a buyer’s agent won’t cost you any extra, because the seller pays the commission.
So, you’re ready to sell your house. Like many sellers, you’re wondering if you really need a real estate agent, and it’s tempting to cut out the middleman, and keep that commission for yourself. And that may be the right option for you. Or you might find that a licensed real estate agent makes the process go more smoothly, and that taking time out from your own job would be more costly than you think. Before you decide, ask yourself these five questions.
Want the right mortgage for you? Learn about the different mortgages types before you make your decision.
So you want to buy a house one day? Unless you're paying cash, you're going to need to build up a good credit score. A great way to do that is to open a credit card and use it responsibly.
There are a lot of good reasons to know your credit score and monitor it. When it comes time to apply for a mortgage or and other kind of loan, your lender will check that score and you don't want any surprises. One thing that may affect your credit score is your credit card utilization. What does that mean?
Call it a personal preference (or a history of buying too many things that are waaay out of your budget), but credit cards are just not for you. You've gotten by this far using just cash and checks, and you're happy to keep it that way. But when it comes to building good credit, is it possible without a card? We've got some solutions.
Are you a planner? Are you already looking ahead and considering what it will be like for your child to buy her first home? Helping her establish good credit is a great first step. Good credit can take a while to build, and a history of responsible credit card usage can help. But there are a few things to consider before taking out the card in your child's name.
There are new regulations in place to enforce the Fair Housing Act of 1968. The civil rights era law was enacted to protect people seeking housing, and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, or the presence of children. So what's new?