The results of the latest Rent vs. Buy Report from Trulia shows that homeownership remains cheaper than renting with a traditional 30-year fixed rate mortgage in the 100 largest metro areas in the United States. The updated numbers actually show that the range...
Tax benefits. The U.S. Tax Code lets you deduct the interest you pay on your mortgage, your property taxes, and some of the costs involved in buying a home. Appreciation. Historically, real estate has had a long-term, stable growth in value. In fact, median...
Before you buy a home, one of the things you should do is to have the home checked out by a professional home inspector. Your first clue that a home inspection is important is that it can be used as a contingency in your purchase offer. This contingency provides that...
Don’t overprice or you’ll scare away prospective buyers.To set the right price on a home, you should combine an objective evaluation of your property with a realistic assessment of market conditions.In good markets and bad, you are more likely to benefit...
1. Paint exterior doors, trim and shuttersFreshen the shutters, trim and front door by splashing on a fresh coat of paint. This is a great time to add a swatch of color to a neutral exterior that helps it pop to prospective homebuyers. If you need professional help,...
