If there is one thing that the financial crisis has taught us, it’s that we can no longer afford to think about our personal finances as we did in the bubbly pre-recession days. In today’s economy, there are new financial realities that every consumer must understand. Eleanor Blayney, a seasoned…
With many housing markets on the upswing, buyers are moving quickly to act in this soon-to-be seller’s market. Many eager home buyers are looking to purchase energy efficient, propane-powered homes. Below are some tips for buyers looking to make informed energy choices. • MLS listings with a Seller’s Disclosure Notice…
Leaving home for vacations is a great time for those who are in the process of selling their home to hit the road, seas or air and enjoy a vacation away from the stresses associated with a home sale. If a beach retreat isn’t in the cards this year, you…
*By John Voket, RISMedia Columnist I recently ran into a friend who just moved into a new home in a tightly-knit but cozy neighborhood. But she confided that she had not gotten a decent night’s sleep in a few days because her neighbor-a second shift worker-would come home near…
You are getting ready to put your home on the market and you are willing to invest some money to make it more attractive to buyers. That’s an excellent strategy in today’s competitive market, but what are the kinds of upgrades that really pay off in terms of buyer attention?…
If you want to make a bid on a house that is going up for auction, you can do so even before it goes public…but not without doing some serious homework first. By buying before the auction, you can actually save the seller some serious money, savings which could be…