by Liz Dominguez | May 10, 2018 | CRISIS-Friendly, Exclusive Articles, Exclusive Articles Real Estate |
Improving your home before you sell it can seem like wasting money. After all, if you’re not going to live there much longer, why remodel or add features you won’t get to use much? Because, as any real estate professional will tell you, the upgrades can help you...
by Liz Dominguez | May 10, 2018 | CRISIS-Friendly, Exclusive Articles, Exclusive Articles Real Estate |
The idea of putting a minimum of 20 percent down on a home is a myth that can keep some people from trying to buy a home. While it can be a great way to lower your mortgage payment and convince sellers that you’re serious about buying, coming up with 20 percent of a...
by Liz Dominguez | May 1, 2018 | Exclusive Articles, Exclusive Articles Real Estate |
For empty nesters and others, moving into a smaller space can mean less maintenance and a welcome bump in discretionary income. But what to keep and what to toss can be a difficult, and sometimes painful, decision. The editors at after55.com offer 10 good tips for...
by Liz Dominguez | Mar 27, 2018 | Exclusive Articles, Exclusive Articles Real Estate |
Finding the right house can be a lot like dating: it pays to be choosy, but you should also remain open and flexible. Below are a handful of ways you can tell if you’ve just seen the house for you. You don’t want to sleep on it. Sleeping on it (i.e.,...
by Liz Dominguez | Mar 27, 2018 | Exclusive Articles, Exclusive Articles Real Estate |
If you can’t afford a big down payment on a home and will have to pay private mortgage insurance (PMI) to qualify for a home loan, there’s one option that may work for you—a piggyback loan. Also called a second mortgage, a piggyback loan closes concurrently with a...
by Liz Dominguez | Mar 27, 2018 | Exclusive Articles, Exclusive Articles Real Estate |
Getting in touch with your insurance agent after your home has been destroyed in a fire, hurricane or other natural disaster is likely to be one of the first steps you’ll make after letting your family know you’re safe. Your next call should be to your mortgage...