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What is a home appraisal and how does it work?
Once you get in touch with a great real estate agent, they’ll start throwing you terms that you’ve probably heard of but might need a crash course. One such term is home appraisal. For example: “Once we start submitting proposals, we’ll want to schedule an assessment as soon as possible.” So what is the home […]
Things I Wish I Knew Before Buying My First Home I MoneyUnder30
Just a few months ago, Holly and I began the home buying process as follows: Source: The Lord of the Rings. And just a few weeks ago it ended like this: Source: quickmeme.com Despite the fact that we are both obsessed with research, and people have been posting home buying advice for decades, some aspects […]
4 things to know before buying a private home
So, you want to buy a single family home? A good choice. My better half and I just miraculously won a contract in Atlanta’s hot housing market and we couldn’t be happier with our choice. That said, there are certainly things I was glad to know—and wish I knew—before buying a detached house with no […]
9 smart home buying tips from real estate experts
Wise choice of bread There are right and wrong ways to buy a house. The latter of which will cost you a lot of unnecessary money, stress and frustration. However, use the best practices suggested by the real estate experts below and you will walk away a winner with a smile on your face and […]
Should you use a personal loan or a home loan to remodel your home?
Your money is working harder The costs of renovating your home can quickly add up, and they can even be prohibitive, depending on the project you’re taking on. According to Cost vs. Value survey by Remodeling Magazine 2019, this year a minor kitchen remodel will cost you $22,507, a shingle roof replacement costs an average […]
20 most accessible cities [Based on Home Prices]
Home is where the heart is, but maybe where all the money is. Housing is one of the largest living expenses that adults regularly incur. Whether one is renting or buying, the goal is usually to find a good deal. It can be helpful to learn about trends in the local housing market. To make […]
Credit Karma Home: Free Tools For Home Buyers
Buying a home is stressful. Real estate can cost a lot of money. For many, a home is the most expensive thing they will ever buy. Aside from the price, buying a home involves visiting potentially dozens of homes, a huge amount of paperwork, and an intense mortgage process that can tire anyone. Credit Karma […]
Our super easy home equity guide
Every homeowner needs to keep an eye on their home capital. This knowledge can empower you to use your own capital if you need it. Keyword here need… We’ll guide you with a list of pros and cons below to help you decide if you should use your own equity. What is equity? Equity is […]