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Buying a home comes with a lot of costs. Some you know about – closing costs, real estate commission, property taxes, etc. However, many homebuyers (especially first-time homebuyers) aren’t aware of other costs that may pop up. Knowing what these expenses are will...
A lot of the benefits of renting come with the fact that you don't actually own the property. You likely don't have to do maintenance, you have more flexibility with when you move, and things of this nature. That said, renting also means that you're spending money...
There is a lot of paperwork involved in the home purchase process – but you are, after all, making one of the biggest financial decisions of your life. Every detail is of the process is important, because once you sign the sale contract, the consequences of a mistake...
When someone lists a house for sale these days, they will likely see multiple offers, possibly over the asking price. With the Illinois real estate market so competitive, buyers have had to get a little more creative about acquiring homes. Going to a tax sale auction...
Some people save aggressively to make cash offers on homes, but they are only a small subset of people buying homes. It is actually quite common for buyers these days to come to the table with much less than 20% of the potential purchase price saved for a downpayment....
When you initially viewed your new home, the potential for an extension may have sealed the deal. Perhaps you want to erect a fence, to give yourself a bit more privacy? A dispute over the boundary of your property could put a halt to all of this. Essentially,...
Frankly, you can probably find numerous lenders and programs out there that will let you put less than 20% down to purchase a new home. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the best way to go. There are many benefits of a 20% down payment. Here are a few that...
As one of the original 13 colonies, Connecticut is an old state with a long and storied history. Thus, many of the properties still in use have complicated histories attached to them. In some cases, that can include some paranormal activities. So, if you plan on...
Over the last two decades, people have shifted a lot of their buying to online purchases. They buy clothes, books, groceries, movies and more. Then they either enjoy digital products or have physical products shipped to their door. While the degree to which everyone...
Several things could cloud the title of your home. For instance, a contractor may have placed a lien for unpaid bills or if your ex-spouse forgot to remove a child support lien on the house. Those are just two of the many scenarios where the title to the home may not...