A rent-to-own purchase option is a possible path to home ownership for a buyer who does not currently have enough … Continue reading “Rent to Own: Is Renting to Own a Good Deal?”

Earnest money is just money you put down as a good-faith gesture that you’re serious about buying a house. The … Continue reading “What is Earnest Money?”

The foundation of a home is the load-bearing portion of the structure. It’s not pretty or exciting, but essential to … Continue reading “Foundations 101”

There are two sides of the fence when it comes to buying older homes; those who avoid it like the … Continue reading “Buying an Older Home”

Lenders love physicians! Qualified physician buyers are extremely profitable customers for lenders. A “qualified borrower” is normally a medical resident, … Continue reading “Physician Mortgages”

A short sale occurs when a property is sold at a price lower than the amount the homeowner owes on … Continue reading “What Is A Short Sale?”

There are two types of property ownership: freehold and leasehold. Some properties in tri county area are classified as “leasehold” … Continue reading “What is Leashold Property?”

Most home buyers begin their home search on-line. Move in ready homes move the quickest. Marketing your home before it’s … Continue reading “Marketing Your Home”

Home Owners Associations (HOAs); homeowners either love em’ or hate em’. An HOA is a governing structure for a plannned … Continue reading “HOA’s: Love em’ or Hate em’”

Pets are family! My pets factored into my personal home buying decision when I purchased my home three years ago. … Continue reading “Animal House”