First time home buyers are more knowledgeable today with the Internet providing unlimited information. They want to learn more to make sure they're making the right decisions too, given the housing bubble they witnessed. Home buyers have more hurdles to overcome when buying a house, as more …
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Why Move-In Ready Homes Sell Faster
Moving is pretty stressful so most home buyers want a house that is move-in ready. So what does this mean? In the strictest sense, a house must have a certificate of occupancy or CO issued by a local government agency saying a house is ready to be occupied. COs work for new construction …
44 Homeowner Electrical Checklist Tips
Building a house involves lots of decisions. An electrical checklist will save you money by helping you identify where you want outlets and wall switches placed during construction. That's because it's much cheaper to move electrical boxes and wiring when the walls are open. Once the walls are …
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Top 3 Home Renovations Before Moving Into a New House
When buying a new house, many people decide to complete one or more home renovations before moving in. Few existing homes are truly "move-in ready" or maybe you want to personalize the house, to make it your own. Or you're a savvy homeowner buying new construction and want to avoid the outrageous …
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Custom Home Builders: Who They Are & What They Do
For many, the American dream includes owning your own house. For some homeowners, this dream involves building a custom house they design with the features they want. It's an amazing experience to watch your dreams move from a set of blueprints to your new home's framing. Building a custom home …
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True Cost of Home Ownership
Buyers focus on the mortgage but it doesn't tell you the true cost of home ownership. With your first home, you compare your mortgage payment to the rent you've been paying but wait, what expenses were hidden in your rent? Your landlord pays the mortgage, taxes and insurance. Most states require …
