RE/MAX International Raises $100 Million for Children's Miracle Network |
| RE/MAX, a leading real estate franchise, has raised $100 million dollars over the past 18 years for Children's Miracle Network, a children's charity that raises funds for more than 170 pediatric hospitals. In doing so, RE/MAX became one of the top three Children's Miracle Network donors of all time.
The donations... click here for more |
Help for First-time Homebuyers |
| Here are 6 ways to finance your first home purchase, with the rules, wrinkles and benefits of each. By Marilyn Lewis of MSN Real Estate Even though the first-time homebuyer tax credit ended April 30, there are still many ways the government provides help and incentives to get first-timers into... click here for more |
Troubled Owners: 3 Warnings About Short Sales |
| Many struggling homeowners are considering short sales as a way to avoid foreclosure on their homes, but there are a few things they should know before taking the plunge. By Aleksandra Todorova of SmartMoney Dealing with the burden of owning a home that's underwater, or worth less than the underlying... click here for more |
How Much Can You Afford? |
| Understanding how much you can afford is one of the most important rules of home buying. Depending on your individual situation, your budget can affect everything from the neighborhoods where you look, to the size of the house, and even what type of financing you choose. Bear in mind, however,... click here for more |
Sellers: How to Make Your House Irresistible |
| The longer your house sits on the market, the less cash it commands. To maximize your profits, use these expert tricks:
Dianna Lenz, 32, and her husband were ecstatic the day they got the permit to start building their dream house in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. One catch: They had to unload... click here for more |
5 Roof Repair Tips: How to Fix Leaks and Broken Shingles |
| Some roof problems are clearly for experts, but you should be able to fix minor leaks and broken shingles yourself. Here are some DIY roof tips, plus useful safety advice for when you get that ladder out.
By: Popular Mechanics
In the home — as in life — it’s often... click here for more |
Does Caulk Save More Money than Green Technology? |
| You don't have to install solar panels or geothermal heating to green your home. Plugging cracks in your house with a caulk gun delivers more bang for your buck.
By The Wall Street Journal Like a lot of Americans, moving-company owner Art Delaney has been trying to curb his energy... click here for more |
Increasing Seller's Property Value |
| Understand first of all that there IS a difference between price and value. Price is the amount you are asking for the property. Value is buyer perceived, and this perception of value is influenced by many factors such as location, features, condition, comparison to other purchase option, etc. By attending... click here for more |
The Closing Process |
| Closing consists of all the necessary final steps involved in sealing the deal on a home purchase. It includes: The offer to purchase There's no foolproof way to make an offer that's guaranteed to be accepted by the seller. But once you find your perfect house, it's wise to move... click here for more |
Tips for Selling Your Home |
| The process of selling your home can be an emotional and exhausting process. There are many things you will need to do in preparation of placing your home on the selling market. By following some simple guidelines, selling your home can be a more enjoyable and smoother process. Plan Ahead... click here for more |
Should You Start with a High Sales Price? |
| Should You Start with a High Sales Price? Because of the change in real estate market conditions, more home sellers are competing for fewer home buyers. So once again, it seemed important to challenge a long-standing "myth" of real estate. "The initial listing price isn't that important because the price... click here for more |
Mortgage Basics |
| Adjustable or floating rate, 15-year or 30? How much mortgage can you afford? These are just a few of the many questions home buyers will find information on in this report. Before You Start: Take a fresh look at your household budget to determine how much you can spend on... click here for more |
10 Ways to Winterize your Home — Now |
| You'll get a season's worth of savings and peace of mind by taking a few steps in the fall to get your home ready for cold weather.
By Christopher Solomon of MSN Real Estate
So you've pulled your sweaters out of mothballs and found your mittens at the bottom of... click here for more |
Understanding Points, Rates and Fees |
| There are several additional costs associated with your mortgage. Not only do you have to understand what type of mortgage you should choose, you have to understand the costs associated with your mortgage. All of these costs will be paid upon closing your mortgage. Purchase Points Purchase points, also known... click here for more |
Rates Hit 37-Year Low For Fixed Mortgages |
| The Associated Press Published: December 19, 2008 WASHINGTON - Rates on 30-year-fixed mortgages dropped this week to their lowest levels in at least 37 years, as the Federal Reserve pledged to pour money into the mortgage market in an effort to spur the moribund U.S. housing market. Freddie Mac, the... click here for more |
Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level Since January |
| Rates on 30-year mortgages plunged this week to the lowest level since January after the government launched a sweeping new effort to aid the U.S. housing market. Mortgage finance giant Freddie Mac reported Thursday that average rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages dropped to 5.53 percent in the largest one-week drop... click here for more |
Maybe It's Time To Buy That First House |
| Five or 10 years from now, when the financial crisis has ended and housing prices are up smartly once more, we will look in the rearview mirror and realize that we missed a golden age for first-time home buyers. Then, everyone who sat on their down payment savings accounts for... click here for more |
10 Tips on Staging your Home to Sell |
| By Christopher Solomon, MSN Real Estate
It doesn't take long for a prospective buyer to form an opinion about your house. Here's how you can tilt the odds in your favor by making your home appeal to the widest clientele possible. Prospective home buyers form an opinion about the home... click here for more |
Home Seller's Checklist |
| From before you list to once you've accepted an offer, here's a step-by-step guide for making your home sale as smooth as possible. By Karen Aho, MSN Real Estate If you're selling a house, don't skimp on a pro's services — which can earn you more than it costs —... click here for more |
Ten Basic Repairs to Prepare your Home for Sale |
| By Marilyn Lewis, MSN Real Estate
When you put a home up for sale these days, you're facing stiff competition. In most parts of the country, buyers are faced with huge numbers of homes for sale. Before asking strangers to trade hundreds of thousands of their hard-earned dollars for your... click here for more |
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