Selling a house is a tough business, in that, there are tons of balls in the air at once between the open houses, last-minute showings and maintaining your home in staged-perfect condition at all times. Include a kid (or two or three - or maybe more) to the mix, and you've got some stressed out ... » Learn More about 10 tips for selling a home – with kids
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Essentials for the First-time Homeowner
So, you've chosen to take the plunge and invest in your very own home. Congratulations, you're now on the property ladder, and the only direction from this point is up! With your moving day looming, it could feel like your list of to-do's is endless before you can finally set foot in your new pad. ... » Learn More about Essentials for the First-time Homeowner
The expense of home renting vs. owning in Florida
Personal finance website GOBankingRates.com released a guide detailing how monthly rent compares to monthly mortgage payments all over the U.S. To check out the price breakdown for all U.S. states, visit the GOBankingRates website. The bottom line: the expense to own a house as opposed to to rent ... » Learn More about The expense of home renting vs. owning in Florida
First-Time Buyers Not Buying Starter Homes
The starter home trend could possibly be fading in real estate. Before the housing bubble, first-time buyers with average incomes would look for a less expensive, smaller house with the idea of moving on to a larger home within a few years. Today’s first-time buyers want a home that suits their ... » Learn More about First-Time Buyers Not Buying Starter Homes
Renovation Spending Near Level of 2006
Home owners are realizing how much equity they’ve accrued, and they are looking to spend it on remodeling projects. Annual spending for home renovation projects is expected to bloom to $321 billion by the middle of the coming year, which happens to be just shy of the previous peak set in 2006 ... » Learn More about Renovation Spending Near Level of 2006