12/29/02 - Home Buying Course
My new Home Buying Course will help you with every aspect of buying a home. Use this week's materials for a quick start in your search for a home, agent and mortgage.
12/15/02 - Material Facts & Property Disclosures
The real estate laws in your state probably require sellers to disclose any known problems with the house they are selling. Learn what is and isn't considered a material fact.
11/11/02 - How You Can Help Your Agent
We hear a lot about what agents should and shouldn't do and say and whether they represent buyers or sellers--but we don't hear too much about buyer duties. A successful real estate transaction requires cooperation from buyers, too.
11/11/02 - Home Buying FAQ - Working With Agents
It's easier to select a real estate agent when you understand agent duties and loyalties.
10/11/02 - Mosquito Control - West Nile Virus
Mosquito control is a somewhat easier task when each of us contributes to the effort. Find out what you can do to help control mosquitoes and curb the spread of the West Nile virus and other illnesses.
10/02/02 - How To Buy a HUD Home
HUD foreclosures are available throughout the United States, but the sales process for purchasing a HUD home isn't quite the same as you'll encounter when buying a home from an individual. Get the facts before you go home shopping.
9/26/02 - Foreclosures - Seizures - Surplus Real Estate
A set of links to help you find foreclosures, seizures, and surplus real estate that's offered by lenders and government agencies.
9/24/02 - Flood Insurance Tutorial
Guide to help you learn the facts about the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Find out who can buy flood insurance, how much it costs, and more.
09/24/02 - Before & After - Your Remodeling Projects
Do you have a brand new kitchen? Have you added a sunroom to your home? How about other additions and updates? We'd love to see them! Use this form to submit details about your before and after home repairs and updates.
09/20/02 - Winterize Your Home
It's time to think about winterizing your home. But don't panic, the tasks aren't overwhelming when you prepare for winter one step at a time.
09/09/02 - Passing Your Home Inspection
Nearly all buyers will hire a professional home inspector to take a look at your home before they go to closing. Here are several hot-spots that worry buyers the most.
08/23/02 - EIFS - Synthetic Stucco
EIFS, also called synthetic stucco, is under fire for promoting moisture retention that can lead to structural problems. Find out why this happens and what you can do if your home is affected.
07/24/02 - Hiring a Buyer's Agent
A good real estate Buyer's Agent can offer advice on every aspect of your home purchase, including details about realistic pricing and negotiation strategies. But how do you find one?
06/23/02 - Stachybotrys chartarum - Toxic Black Mold
Stachybotrys chartarum is a slimy, black mold that grows on moisture-laden cellulose. Nasty? You bet it is, and so are the health problems it can trigger.
05/30/02 - "Creating the Not So Big House" - Book Review
Sarah Susanka explains how we can build a usable, comfortable, spacious home by downsizing. That statement may sound contradictory, but the strategies she recommends will help you do just that.
05/21/02 - Easements & Rights-of-Way
An easement is the right to use another person's land for a stated purpose. An easement can benefit a property, an individual, or a business entity.
05/14/02 - Condos - Townhouses - Cooperatives
Condos, townhouses, and cooperatives. How do they differ? Here are a few explanations to help you sort out the differences and similarities in ownership of these properties.
05/02/02 - House Hunting, The Take-Along Workbook for Home Buyers
Get a preview of "House Hunting, the Take Along Workbook for Home Buyers." Find out if it can help you as you search for a home.
4/10/02 - What Are Discount Points?
Points is a term you'll hear repeatedly when shopping for a home loan. Find out what points are and if you should consider buying them.
04/02/02 - All About VA Home Loans
Former and current members of the US Armed Services may quality for a VA (Veterans Administration) guaranteed home loan. Learn more about the program here.
03/18/02 - So You Want to Sell Your Home Yourself?
You've put together an ad and are ready to start showing your home... but hang on just a minute. Guest Author Robert N. Bass explains why selling real estate involves a lot more than successful marketing.
03/01/02 - Debt to Income Ratio
One of the many things a lender considers during the loan approval process is your debt to income ratio. It's a simple way of showing what percentage of your income is available for a mortgage payment after all other continuing obligations are met.
02/18/02 - Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARMs)
An adjustable rate mortgage is one option you may be offered when loan-shopping for your new home. Learn how they work before signing on the dotted line.
01/14/02 - Take an Online Visual Tour
You might want to rethink your attitude if you believe virtual tour software is only for professional photographers. VisualTour.com provides an easy-to-use system for anyone who wants to offer online tours to their clients.
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Features - 2002
