When it comes to buying a house, first looks can be deceiving. As a home buyer who just recently moved into a home that had graffiti inside the house (yes, go ahead and read that again…graffiti inside the house…), I had to literally drag my boyfriend to let me take on the project of fixing [...]
Everyone thinks it won’t happen to them. Scratch that; everyone usually thinks every crime won’t happen to them. The fact is, when it comes to being taken advantage of, most people like to think they’re one step ahead of the game. Well, as many folks have found out over the last decade, it’s much easier [...]
Let’s paint a little picture; the kids have moved out and you’ve got 2 extra spare bedroom in the house. After the appropriate amount of time where you leave the bedroom untouched (your kids move back home, you’re not past the mourning stage of the kids moving out of the house), you need to figure [...]
You may not be too worried about whatever is floating around in your house, but the fact is other family member (like children, the elderly or pets) may be in greater danger than you think, so here are a few ways to make sure your home is the safest sanctuary you can possibly make it. [...]
It’s actually surprising how many people don’t shop around for the best deal when it comes time to get a home loan. Many banks and credit unions offer different rates, and you by no means are required to choose your personal bank as the lender for your home loan. It’s important to call a number [...]
Many times, when considering a potential home, all the positive features of the home will be offered right up front. And while this sounds like a good thing, it can often become a little overwhelming. It’s located in a fantastic school district! It’s close to public transportation! It comes with a free parking space! It [...]
You know the drill; you’ve been shopping for a new home for quite some time, you find what you think is the home of your dreams and you begin the necessary steps. Since you’ve already been preapproved for a home loan (smart move doing that ahead of time), you hire a home inspector to come [...]
Summer is rapidly approaching, and we all know what summer in New York often brings: heat. And not the dry, somewhat manageable heat that Vegas lays claim to, but humid, sticky, oh-my-god-what-did-I-ever-do-to-deserve-this heat. And what’s worse, sometimes air conditioning isn’t an option. Whether you just can’t afford to install Central Air (or just a window [...]
In today’s age, it seems everything has the possibility of scamming you, and renting a hoe is no exception. Here are a few rental scams you need to be cautious of. 1.) The Money Order Scam. This scam uses your sense of comfort against you. The renter (the scammer), typically posts a nice apartment for [...]
If you’ve never bought a home before (and even if you have), hearing all of the terminology that gets throw around can be a bit confusing. Sure we all know what a mortgage is (it’s my monthly payment, right? No? That’s my mortgage payment? Oh…), but even if you don’t here is a quick list [...]
