Mortgage rates are at a 50 year low, which is helping to fuel the demand for homes.
Buyers
(TNS)—If you’re thinking about buying land, you’ll be hard-pressed to persuade a mortgage lender to finance your purchase. Instead, you’ll likely need to apply for a land loan. Land loans aren’t as common as mortgage loans, so your options may be limited. Also, because of different factors, you could end up with a shorter repayment period and higher down payment and interest rate than you’d...
Are you listing this summer? Get your outdoors in shape—it can pay off. According to National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) research, certain exterior improvements are likely to recoup at resale. Based on feedback from REALTORS®—who, through their experience, know what house hunters are ready to spend on—the best enhancements are lawn care, landscape maintenance and tree care, and installing an...
Today’s Ask the Expert column features Dan Steward, president of Pillar To Post Home Inspectors. Q: As summer approaches, what do buyers and sellers need to be aware of? A: With the summer season right around the corner, here are a few critical components that can’t be overlooked by buyers and sellers alike. Insulation is often lacking in a home’s attic, leading to excessive heat loss or gain and...