Articles Index

About the First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit
Explanation of the 2009 $8,000 home buyer tax credit. How to qualify for the home buyer tax credit.

Six Things to Know About Earnest Money Deposits on Bank-Owned Homes
How earnest money deposits are handled on bank-owned homes. Why some REO lenders make earnest money deposits non-refundable, and how to deal with non-refundable deposits.

How to Find Your Neighborhood Businesses
How to find neighborhood businesses in a new area. Adjusting to your new home and getting to know your neighborhood business owners.

Buying a Home The Seller Rented Out
Buying a home that was a rental house can be an excellent deal or a money pit. How to safely buy a rental home as your first home.

How to Buy a Model Home From a Builder
How to buy a model home from a builder and get the best deal. Negotiation tips for buying a model home.

Homes for Sale on the Internet
Looking at homes for sale on the Internet. How to tell if the homes are really for sale. The homes could be preforeclosures or sold or not for sale at all.

How to Find the Right Home
You can cut down on the red tape and save a lot of time if you stop to figure out what you might want to buy before searching for a home. Here are all the questions you need to answer upfront (and agree upon among all the home buyers) to define your objectives.

Before You Sign a Buyer Broker Agreement
Exclusive buyer broker contract elements. Before signing a buyer broker agreement with a real estate agent, here are the four most important components of the contract.

The Worst Day to Buy a Home
The worst day of the year for home buying and reasons you might want to avoid it. Pick any other day of the year to close on your home but this day.

Best Places to Live
How to choose the best place to live. If you could live anywhere in the United States, which places would you choose that are best for you? Here's how to help you decide where you would love to live.