An open house is a great opportunity for both the buyer and the seller. It gives the seller the chance to showcase their home and the buyer can view the home in all its glory. Buyers love to scope out potential homes and many offers are made at open houses. After all, open houses are really sales presentations. In order to have a successful open house, there are some tasks that should be completed by the seller beforehand.

The most obvious task is cleaning. The house should be spotless, including appliances. If you work Read more

• adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs): What you really should know

  If you’ve been trying to buy a house you may have noticed there are a lot of numbers to consider: the price of the house, your savings, the amounts…

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The Jones’ family found their dream home and moved into it with all of the excitement and enthusiasm of a kid on christmas morning. After a long and hectic day of unpacking, they collapsed into bed anticipating a good night’s rest. Unfortunately, they were shocked and dismayed when they began to hear the very obvious noise of trucks roaring along the inter-state highway situated less than a half Read more

Understanding the differences between housing options when you are searching for a home to purchase is very important. In your search for your dream house, you will encounter housing terms such as stick built, modular, and manufactured (mobile home). Each type of dwelling has their benefits and drawbacks, both temporary and long term. Primarily though confusion exists about modular home manufacturing. Also, many are unaware of the benefits of owning one.

The overall production of modular homes is a unique process. However, design begins as with most floor plans; with an Read more

A home is more than a place to live. It also represents a major financial investment. Most of us will buy and sell several homes over the course of our lifetime, so it is important to consider the resale potential of each home you purchase -before you buy it.

Consider your intentions when you go looking for a new or new-to-you home. Are you searching for your dream home, a place you hope to hang your coat for a long time? Or perhaps you are looking for smaller, lower-maintenance place to ease you into retirement? Maybe you’ve spotted a hot market and are hoping to turn a profit with a Read more