If you're thinking about buying a new home, you may be considering purchasing in a new development.       How does that compare to purchasing a resale property?       Buying a newly-built home has some advantages. Depending on the development, you may have leeway in the style of the home and the lot you choose. Also, when the home is built, you...Read More

 Do you have only a few weeks to search for your next dream home? Don't panic. There are things you can do to find the perfect (or, at least, almost perfect) property — without getting too stressed out!   Consider these tips:   Pre-arrange your mortgage. You want to be able to make a good offer on a home right away, without worrying about financing. So, talk to your mort...Read More

Ideally, when you sell your home, you want the process to go smoothly and relatively stress-free. While things may happen that are outside your control, there is a lot you can do to ensure that the selling experience is a good one.   Consider these four steps to reduce worry and stress when listing your home:   Step 1: Learn the selling process.   Find out what to expect when the FO...Read More

  Two of the biggest stressors for  DIYers are projects that cost too much or take too long. Unfortunately, there’s no sure way to guarantee that one or the other (or both) won’t happen. But there is a lot you can do to minimize the probability.   When budgeting, a big mistake DIYers make is not considering the little things. For example, you might budget for drywall p...Read More

Imagine you're looking for a new home. You have a list of all the features you want, just like you would have a grocery shopping list. However, when you explore the homes currently on the market, none meets all your criteria.   What do you do? You have a few good options.   First, you can take a second look at your list. Does your new home need every single feature on it? Are there o...Read More

Let's face it. Planning events, even exciting ones like an overseas vacation, can be stressful. So, it's not surprising that some homeowners — even those thrilled about moving — can slip into "worry mode" when putting their property up for sale.   Unfortunately, this anxiety can make the process of selling an unpleasant experience. Who wants that? So here are so...Read More

If you're thinking of listing your property, one thing that might be holding you back is concern about preparing your home for sale. You may be wondering how much work there will be. Is it going to take a couple of months? A couple of weeks? A few days?   That, of course, depends on the state of your property.   However, regardless of how close your home is to “show time&rdquo...Read More

As you've probably noticed, credit card companies regularly offer bonuses to get you to apply for their cards. For example, one such card company offers opportunities to buy tickets to concerts and other events ahead of everyone else. It's their "front of the line" service.   When you’re searching for a new home, wouldn't it be great if you could get to the front ...Read More