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What Does the Words ‘Bonus Room’ Actually Mean?
What Does the Words 'Bonus Room' Actually Mean? Is it Worth Including in a Listing? It is not uncommon to come across a home listing with the term ‘bonus room.’ What is so great about this space that it seems to be highlighted in the listing information? Do bonus...
A Buyer’s Guide to Upfront Home Buying Costs
A Buyer's Guide to Upfront Home Buying Costs When looking into buying a new home and looking at the budget for one, most of us immediately turn our search to the monthly mortgage payment. Sometimes we forget about the upfront costs of closing on the home loan and...
Purchasing a Foreclosed Home with a Lien
There are several foreclosed properties available for purchase, even when the real estate market is healthy and homes are appreciating in value. Purchasing a foreclosed home can be a good way to purchase a home for less than market value, but there are a few...
Why Foreclosed Homes are Cheaper
Purchasing a home in foreclosure or that has been foreclosed upon can be a good way to purchase a home at a good deal. So, why are foreclosed homes cheaper than those sold traditionally? The biggest selling point of a foreclosed home is that it is most often listed...
Is it Still Affordable to Buy a Home Right Now?
The amount of homes for sale as compared to buyers interested in purchasing a home has been low in several areas across the country for several months. Realtor.com recently reported that there are 39% fewer homes on the market right now than this time last year....
Do “Green” Home Improvements Increase Home Value
Are “green” features in a home truly beneficial? Many more builders are offering or advertising that they are building green homes right now. But are they really better, and would invest in some green improvements in your home increase its resale value? What is a...