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Buying historic homes has become a hot trend in Real Estate. Why? Because there are funds set aside in most states and Federally to help restore and protect such properties. There may also be tax benefits forbuyers intent on buying a historic home. The United States has a rich past, and there are ma [Read More]

Sometimes called a reverse annuity mortgage, a reverse mortgage is one in which the homeowner receives a lump sum or periodic payments from the bank based on the houses equity. This mortgage may or may not have a line of credit attached to it as well. When the property on the mortgage sells, or the [Read More]

State and Federal law mandates that homeowners disclose specific environmental hazards during a real estate transaction. The reason for this is obvious such hazards can negatively impact property values not to mention cause potential harm. Some environmental hazards come from building materials, wh [Read More]

When youre shopping for a home, your head may quickly begin to swirl with all the terminology thrown at you. There no question that housing styles are diversified, often reflecting a particular era or design trend. When youre reading ads, it helps to know whats what. So, lets look at the most popula [Read More]

Buying a Summer HomeWintering away isnt the only option forhome buyers theres also the possibility of buying a summer home. Maybe youd like an isolated cabin where you can have your run of the woods, or a house nestled in the mountains. No matter the location, there are some fantastic advantages to [Read More]

ARM (or adjustable rate mortgages) as the name implies are loans where your interest rate varies. There are some instances were having an adjustable rate mortgage is very useful, and other times when its very risky for home-buying apes. If youre considering an ARM, here are some basics you should kn [Read More]

Types of Dwellings 101If youve ever looked at real estate listings you know sometimes they read like stereo instructions. Whats a micro-house, for example? A building for itty bitty people? This blog is intended to clear up some of that confusion.By far the type of house thats most often purchased i [Read More]

There are a lot of great reasons to consider buying beachfront property or ocean front property. For one thing you can live near the water with other wave-loving people, complete with a view that cannot be beat. For folks who want a home where they can play, beachfront property may offer you everyth [Read More]

If you're a tree hugger or latent hippie, andcare about the environment, you canexpress that by the type of home you buy. Green real estate options are among the fastest growing propositions in the real estate market. Consumers want Earth-friendly, ecologically sound, sustainable home buying options [Read More]

Ok, admit it, some of you scoffed when you saw the title of this blog. I mean, some home buyers want UNOCCUPIED houses when they move in. Others, however are very interested in buying a haunted home. For one thing its exciting, interesting, and a bit of a curiosity. Katherine Kurtz, noted fantasy au [Read More]