Loan limits are going to be rising in 2018 for loans guaranteed by the FHA. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced on Thursday that it was boosting limits for those loans in more than 3,000 counties. This provides FHA loans consistent with those of Fannie Mae and Freddie ... » Learn More about 90% of US Counties Will Receive FHA Loan Limit Boost
Selling a home
Have to have flood insurance? Procedure could actually become challenging
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is scheduled to expire Friday night if Congress doesn't act, a lapse which may roil real estate markets and inject uncertainty into the lives of homeowners in flood-prone areas. Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are eyeing a short lived, two-week extension of ... » Learn More about Have to have flood insurance? Procedure could actually become challenging
When must you drop a listing price?
Though low inventory is prompting buyers to increase their offers as a way to beat out competitors, Realtors still want sellers to understand that an overpriced listing will linger on the market. When must you drop a listing price? Buyers look closely at time on market, and ... » Learn More about When must you drop a listing price?
Some sellers will need a contract in 2017 to protect themselves from big tax bill
Some home sellers have to have a sale contract inked prior to the end of 2017 in order to prevent a large tax bill that could be imposed if the Congress' tax reform proposals become law: Both the House and Senate bills require sellers to have lived in their residence for a longer period of time ... » Learn More about Some sellers will need a contract in 2017 to protect themselves from big tax bill
Owner’s manual for Keeping The House Clean
If cleaning the house feels like one big chore, you’re probably doing it wrong. Prior to deciding to postpone cleaning for an additional month, here are a few approaches to make housework a comfortable and even enjoyable part of your daily routine. Owner's manual for Keeping The House ... » Learn More about Owner’s manual for Keeping The House Clean