Holistic Real Estate Agents – Treating Client’s Minds, Bodies and Souls
Wouldn’t it be nice to have less stress and more joy when buying or selling a house? “That’s holistic real estate in a nutshell,” says Kristy Woodford, a broker…
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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.
Articles by Lee Nelson
Debt-to-income ratio and what it means to a home buyer
Acronyms get thrown around a lot in the financial world. But if you’re interested in buying a house, DTI is one that you should know and understand. Debt-to-Income…
What should you do if you can’t pay your mortgage
During the mortgage crisis, so many people hesitated or didn’t even bother to call their lenders to tell them they just couldn’t make the payments. The fear of…
How Much Equity Will You Have
When you buy a home it feels like you may never get it paid off or have any equity built up. During the first years of your loan,…
What You Could Lose when Postponing the Buying of a Home
There can be a lot of indecision when it comes to buying a home. You want to make sure you’re getting the best deal possible. But now that…
Paint Colors Can Change the Value of Your Home
A home in a great neighborhood that realtor Michael Maley should have been able to sell in two days took a lot longer – and a whole lot…
Real Life Stories – People who bought homes with sizable help from downpayment assistance programs
Sometimes, it’s just tough to save enough for a downpayment to buy a home. Saving for a downpayment is one of the top barriers to homeownership, along with…
Shedquarters add value to home sales and home owners
Sheds in the backyard don’t just hold the lawn mower and rakes anymore. With people’s need for extra space, a home office or even a playhouse, a new…
How Does Your Credit Score Affect Your Mortgage Eligibility?
Even though you might understand finances and banking, credit can still be a little overwhelming and complex. But truly understanding how your credit score history can impact your…
Jumbo Loans and What They Are All About
When you live in a higher priced area with a high cost of living, the homes you are looking to buy probably have big price tags. So, you…