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Buying A Home That's A Foreclosure? Know These 3 Things

27 June 2016

If you finally found a home that you like after looking at dozens of homes, you may be surprised to find out that it's a foreclosure. You shouldn't let this scare you off of the property, but a foreclosure does mean that you'll need to know the following things about the property as you get ready to make an offer and secure financing. Foreclosures Will Be Sold As Is Since the bank owns the property that is being sold, it's common for foreclosures to be sold as the previous owners left them.

Is Homeownership Possible With Student Loan Debts?

18 June 2016

Student loan debts can have an impact on every aspect of your financial future, including whether or not you are able to buy a home. Although student loan debts will not make it impossible to get a home loan, they can make it challenging. If you are planning to purchase a home in the near future and have student loan debts, here is what you need to know.  How Does Student Loan Debts Impact Buying a Home?

Finding The Right Farm Land For You

8 June 2016

When you have decided to abandon city life and move to a farm, you may find yourself in a challenging position. You want to make sure that you find the right farm land for your and your needs. However, you may not know the exact factors to consider and look for in the process. Get to know some of the factors to consider when you are looking at different plots of farm land for sale so that you can be sure you get the right land to start your new life on the farm.

Tips For HOA Board Members To Keep Peace In The Neighborhood

27 May 2016

An HOA, or homeowners association, is a group of people who work together for the common good of a neighborhood. With that responsibility often comes a lot of rules and regulations that the homeowners living there must abide by. For members of the HOA board, it can be quite a challenge to keep the peace and keep everyone happy while still having all residents uphold the rules. Here are some tips for HOA management and board members to ensure that your neighborhood is running smoothly while still maintaining a good relationship with residents.

4 Reasons To Buy A Home During The Holidays

23 May 2016

If you are looking to buy a home, it's important to know the right time to start looking. If you're able to, waiting until the holiday season to buy a home is a great way to save both time and money. Here are four reasons as to why you should wait until winter to buy a home for sale: Less Market Activity: Many people begin to look for a home in the spring or summer months of the year.

Learn What To Check Before Purchasing A Foreclosed Home

16 May 2016

Buying a foreclosure can be a great way to get the home of your dreams without having to spend a fortune on it. If you want to find a great home to invest in, you have to know what to look for. The guide below walks you through things to look for when buying a home that is in foreclosure. Look in the Attic Climb up and into the attic to see if you can see evidence that animals have been living in the attic.

Two Secrets To Better Curb Appeal

12 May 2016

Everybody knows that a visually appealing home sells more quickly than one that isn't well kept -- but exactly what does that really mean? Sure, you can guess that planting a few flowers and mowing the lawn neatly can jazz up the front entrance. But, there are a few other curb appeal tricks that aren't quite as obvious. Read on to find out two curb appeal tricks that will really wow potential home buyers.

Dangers Of A Low Reserve Fund Balance In Your Homeowner's Association

30 April 2016

If you live in a multi-family home that has a homeowner's association (HOA), you have the right and responsibility to keep up with what is going on in the HOA. One aspect you should pay close attention to is the reserve fund the HOA keeps. This account is used to pay for expensive, long-term renovations to the community; if the fund is low on money, you may encounter the following three issues.