by Liz Dominguez | Mar 19, 2019 | CRISIS-Friendly, Exclusive Articles, Exclusive Articles Real Estate |
If you’ve owned a home for several years and made responsible financial decisions, you may have built a significant amount of equity. Home equity is the difference between the current market value of your house and the amount you still owe on the mortgage. If...
by Liz Dominguez | Mar 19, 2019 | Exclusive Articles, Exclusive Articles Real Estate |
Buying a house is complicated. First-time homebuyers often don’t do enough research or accept well-intended but misguided advice from family and friends that leads to costly mistakes. Not Knowing What You Can Afford Before you start looking for a house, figure out how...
by Liz Dominguez | Mar 19, 2019 | CRISIS-Friendly, Exclusive Articles, Exclusive Articles Real Estate |
Most people expect to pay off their mortgage and live in their house during retirement. Unfortunately, life doesn’t always go according to plan. If a homeowner dies before paying off the mortgage, it could have implications for the estate and the person’s heirs....
by Liz Dominguez | Mar 15, 2019 | Exclusive Articles, Exclusive Articles Real Estate |
If you’re thinking about buying a house, have it inspected before you commit to a deal. A professional inspection can uncover serious problems that could affect the structural integrity and safety of the house. If the inspector notes problems, you’ll have...
by Liz Dominguez | Mar 15, 2019 | Exclusive Articles, Exclusive Articles Real Estate |
When you look at a house you’re thinking about buying, you may love the charm, landscaping, amount of space, or other features. But you should also approach a home viewing with a critical eye and be on the lookout for red flags. Maintenance Problems As you tour...
by Liz Dominguez | Mar 15, 2019 | CRISIS-Friendly, Exclusive Articles, Exclusive Articles Real Estate |
Local governments and school districts raise a large portion of the money that goes toward paying for education, emergency services, transportation and other public goods through property taxes. The amount that individual homeowners pay is determined by the assessed...