If you’re planning to buy a home in the near future, you’ll need some form of down payment to secure a mortgage. One resource you may want to consider is your 401(K) to access the money needed to use for a down payment.
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Timeshares have been popular vacation options for many Americans over the years, allowing them to essentially “own” their vacation properties without outright buying real estate. But as beneficial as timeshares may be, they also come with a set of drawbacks that need to be carefully contemplated. Here are some pros and cons of owning a timeshare that should be taken into consideration before you buy.
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When it comes to the world of real estate marketing, technology plays a key role. More and more people are going online to search for their homes, while real estate agents are taking notice and are increasingly using the internet to market their listings and services. Here are some interesting stats surrounding real estate marketing in 2017.
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When it comes to small spaces, there’s only so much you can do to define separate areas and create a little privacy. Having all sorts of different rooms and living areas can be really challenging if your home’s size doesn’t allow for it.
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There’s a lot of fluff floating around out there about down payments that are simply untrue. So what’s fact and what’s fiction? Here are some of the more common myths about down payments and the truth behind them.
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In the months leading up to the housing crisis a decade ago, option ARM mortgages were pretty popular. That’s because they allowed homeowners to take advantage of flexible payment terms, allowing them to better manage their budgets and cash flow. Back then, mortgages were easier to get approved for, even if borrowers weren’t financially capable of handling them.
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Home sales in the Golden State lost a little bit of steam this past October, with both pending home sales and median statewide prices dipping. Here are the numbers characterizing California sales activity for October 2017, as gathered by the California Association of Realtors (CAR).
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Home prices in Southern California have managed to reach the peak of the housing bubble back in 2007, causing further concern over the rampant housing affordability crisis that continues to plague the state.
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Social media is undoubtedly a staple for both businesses and consumers alike. And when it comes to the world of real estate, both real estate professionals and buyers/sellers are increasingly depending on social media channels to ensure a successful deal.
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It seems like there’s an app for just about everything. Luckily for homeowners, there are also a bunch of awesome apps that make a home improvement project a lot more streamlined and simplified. They give ideas, provide tips, and even offer detailed information on how to measure and pick the right design and color schemes.
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