Helpful Hints for First-Time Home Buyers
Buying a house can be a daunting task, even for someone who has owned several homes. My husband and I recently purchased our first home together, and it was hard to find good advice that we truly found useful. We had to learn a lot on our own, but at least now we feel comfortable and knowledgeable ... more...

Military Finance Tips on Home Buying
If you are in the military, youve probably moved once or twice already and probably will do it again. Youll most likely be able to buy and sell real estate at a profit. If you know you are going to be moving in the next two to three years you can treat the situation as an investment and maximize ... more...

Buying Spanish Property What Happens Once You've Agreed Your Price? Some Very Important Points
When you have located your property, agreed a price and satisfied yourself (or your solicitor) that the property is free from all encumbrances and debts and or planning problems, it is structurally sound, bank guarantees are issued if it is a new build and that you are getting a good deal, then it ... more...

Choosing the Right House Plan
Everybody would like to live in a mansion or a sprawling ranch but there are many factors to consider when choosing a house plan. There are also a few pitfalls that can be avoided by doing your homework and making the right choices.Before you commit to buying a stock or custom house plan, you ... more...

How To Spot A Good Buy
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, particularly when it comes to buying a home. Features that attract one home-buyer may repel another.However, the one feature of interest to every home-buyer is price. Getting the most home for your money is paramount. The real problem is figuring out whether ... more...

Glossary of Common Terms Used During the Mortgage Process
APR - This stands for Annual Percentage Rate. It enables you to compare the full cost of the mortgage. Rather than just being an interest rate, it includes up front and ongoing costs of taking out a mortgage. The formula for calculating APR is set by Government Regulations and therefore enables ... more...

Will The Real Home Buying Guide... Please Stand Up?
Use Google right now and do a search on, "Home Buying Guide". Take a few minutes to click some of the links to see what's out there and then come right back.Now, try "Home Buyer Guide" and do the same thing.Overwhelming, isn't it?And thats exactly the problem facing todays prospective homebuyers; ... more...

House Flipping Basics
Many people are dreaming about making money in real estate. For most people this will forever stay a dream, but some individuals are able to make their dreams come true. Fact is even the less experienced individual can make money in real estate if following some basic rules. One way to make good ... more...

Top Tips for First Time Home Buyers
Advice to Help When You're Buying a HomeFirst time home buyers might feel better to know that they're not the only ones who feel confused about the process of buying a home. Nearly all home buyers feel the same way, even if they've bought a house in the past, because it's easy to forget the home ... more...