10 Biggest Turnoffs for Potential Home Buyers
It doesn’t take much for potential home buyers to walk into a home or even drive by a house and be completely turned off from buying it. These…
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Lee Nelson
Lee Nelson is a Chicago-based writer whose work has appeared on Realtor.org, Yahoo! Homes, TheMortgageReports.com, and more.
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Reasons People Don’t Want to Buy a House – and Solutions to Those Problems
Although mortgage rates are still historically low, it may not be the time for some people to buy a house. Sometimes, thoughtful consideration and looking into many aspects…
Pros and Cons of Building a Pool or Buying a House with a Pool
Desare Kohn-Laski has the next best thing to owning her own pool – two neighborhood pools that she can take her family to anytime. But as the broker-owner…
Success Stories – Buying a Better, Inexpensive Home in Another State
The prices of homes have escalated in some parts of the United States to exorbitant amounts. According to the National Association of REALTORS, median sales price of existing…
Downsizing to Save Money and Getting a New Loan
Americans live big. The average new single-family home is built at more than 2,600-square feet, according to the United States Census Bureau. But some folks want to simplify…
Realtors’ 10 Best Tips for First-Time Home Buyers
Real estate agents work with first-time home buyers across the nation every day. They understand the concerns, fears and non-stop questions. You should have questions, and you should…
Top Things a New Homeowner Needs to Buy
It’s so exciting to open that door to your new home. Now what? Well, it’s time to think about all the things you need to make it your…
Nine Ways to Get Cheaper Homeowner’s Insurance
Each year, that homeowner’s insurance bill that suddenly appears in your mailbox. It’s a big chunk of cash to pay out and can be a frightening moment. The…
Biggest Mistakes Parents Make When Buying a Home
Our kids become our life, and we want to give them a world of opportunities, safety and love. But some parents are making big mistakes when buying a…
Six Ways to Pay for and Save on Home Improvement Projects
Those baby blue tiles going from floor to ceiling in your guest bathroom have to go, but you aren’t sure how to afford the renovation. How can you…