Buying

Mortgage information can be confusing; there is so much information involved in a mortgage. This article will make clear how the quitclaim and assumption affect a mortgage.

When a buyer works directly with the listing agent representing the seller, the question must be answered, “Who is representing me?”

Although most adults are pressured to buy a house, becoming a homeowner isn't for everyone. In this article, I highlight some of the downsides of purchasing land and a house as opposed to renting.

It's tough to find the perfect home because of price, location, and issues with the house. There's always something you won't like about the home; rarely is it ever perfect.

When buying a house, there are some important things you should look for that might not be immediately visible, including issues related to temperature differentials, water stains, poor sound insulation, and more.

Chase home lending promises on-time closing in as soon as three weeks or they will give you $2,500. This article explains why the closing guarantee is a scam and why customers should think twice before getting a mortgage through Chase.

I recently refinanced my mortgage using a discount mortgage broker. Here is how they compared to my local credit union.

Here are 7 reasons why home buyers should invest in a building and pest inspection with their home purchase, plus how to hire an inspector, what happens at the inspection, and when a seller should get an inspection done.

There is an old English saying that goes: it's an ill wind that blows nobody any good. If we look for the good, even in a bad situation we can usually find some. We can look for some lessons we learned in our recent foray into house arrest and isolation ...

If you want to buy a house to live in or to invest in, there may be ways to move forward even if you don't have good credit and plenty of cash.

Title is the proof that a person or company has the right to own and use a property. Title insurance protects your ownership rights.

Buying new construction or property that has not yet been built from a developer is called off-plan purchasing in France. Purchasing off-plan is a fairly common, safe and even profitable means of property acquisition in France.

Condos and co-ops may appear to be pretty much the same from the outside, but there is a difference. Neither is inherently better than the other, but often one or the other is a better fit for the buyer.

Have you just been pre-approved for an FHA mortgage? Wondering how much extra besides the down payment you've scrimped to save for that buying a home will cost you? Here are the costs you should expect to pay with an FHA mortgage.

Buying a property can be time-consuming and cumbersome, but depending on your life plans and where you live, it may actually be your smartest option. Here are the key reasons why buying remains a smart option for today's young people.

In this article, I will talk about the benefits of cooperative housing and how it can provide you with a great sense of community while also being affordable.

This article features information to help home buyers make decisions that will result in owning a property that they will be able to enjoy and afford.

Typically, when you are investing in a home, you will want to bring in an inspector. If you are flipping homes and are looking for a project, this may not be the case.

Buying a house is one of the most important decisions in your life, but if you do not financially plan ahead this investment can become your worst nightmare. Apply these tips and avoid potential bankruptcy.

Looking for a new property? Read a list of 20 points to consider before making your decision.

Tips for first-time home buyers looking to purchase a house in Ireland.

What are your choices if you hate your new house? Learning not to hate it might be the easiest choice.

In this article, you will find out what you need to do before buying rural land. These tips are essential if you want to own a piece of land.

Buying land in a foreign country like the Philippines can be an intimidating process. In this article, I'll outline the process my wife and I went through buying land in the province of Cebu. It took some patience and a lot of visits to government offices, but we are now proud land owners!

Are you thinking about building or buying a tiny house RV? Here are some pros and cons to living tiny that will help you decide if a tiny house on wheels is right for you.

Advice that will help condominium owners to avoid upsetting and expensive problems that can result from dealing with unreasonable and sometimes malicious boards of directors.

Try these four strategies to help you save up for a down payment on a house, even if you have had financial setbacks or are working a minimum wage job.

Save up for a house down payment with a five-year plan. Decide how much to save per month and where to put the money. This approach can be used to save up for a down payment while renting.

In this article, find directions for integrating the benefits of owning a home and living in a recreational vehicle using methods that range from making an RV more livable to setting it up as part of an RV port configuration.

This article contains some advice that people who are considering buying into an over-55 condo community need to know that could save them many headaches.

Northamptonshire has busy, well-established towns, lush, green countryside, excellent, easy rail links into the Capital, yet property prices are amazingly reasonable. Want to find a bargain?

Grimsby, on Lincolnshire's coastline, has some of the U.K.'s cheapest houses. Other towns in the county are considerably more expensive. Learn more about Lincolnshire's property market . . .

Important information for people who are thinking of buying a condominium in Florida. All is not as it seems, so make sure you know the facts before buying.

A story of amazing highs and crushing lows as I navigated a particularly convoluted home purchase, my very first time ever acquiring real estate.

Be a wary and informed buyer. Some things to consider before buying a condominium conversion. What may seem like a bargain may be your worst nightmare.

A county of quaint coastal villages and dignified, historic towns, Suffolk is popular with holiday-makers and commuters into London. Property prices vary enormously county-wide.

Silverlake has long been the hot spot where L.A. hipsters. If the cool vibe isn't enough to make you want to live here, then check out these numbers that should encourage you to invest in a new home.

Cambridgeshire has earned the nickname Silicon Fen because of the many high-tech companies that have sprung up in this area. Cambridge is expensive property-wise, but nearby towns are cheaper.

Norfolk is a county of wide open vistas, intriguing waterways, a stunning coastline, and amazing wildlife habitats. But is property cheap here?

One important stage of the home buying process is the loan pre-approval, which lets you know how much house you can afford. Keeping a check on your credit and debt is crucial during this time.

Surely one of the UK's cheapest counties, South Yorkshire, is a property buyer's dream location: beautiful countryside, cosmopolitan towns and affordable property.

Not every home in Berkshire is an actual, real castle. With Windsor and Eton within its boundaries, Berkshire can be perceived as very up-market, but some locations are definitely cheaper than others.

The towns and villages of Derbyshire are amongst the UK's cheapest property locations, yet even here, there are huge variations from town to town.

Oxfordshire sleepy lanes and chocolate box villages are famous for their beauty, but are there any property bargains to be had?

Hampshire isn't the cheapest county in England, but some locations are definitely cheaper than others. Even within the New Forest area, there are huge variations.

As much as you can try to prepare for what to expect when purchasing your first home, the best way to learn is by actually going through it. I'll cover what to expect based on my experience.

Tips on how to avoid real estate disasters.

House prices in Devon range from very expensive to comparatively cheap. But which towns are the most affordable? Check out your favourite Devon locations here.

Cornwall is a treasure trove of hidden coves, sandy beaches, defunct tin mines, winding country lanes and quaint old villages nestled in rolling hillsides. If you're considering purchasing property in this idyllic English county, read on to learn how prices compare by town and village.

Essex is a county of contrasts, part city, part rural idyll, part seaside, part dockland. House prices reflect this diversity, with massive differences from town to town. Curious to see what's cheap?