41% Of Last Year's Home Sales Were First Time Home Buyers

According to a recent survey from the National Association of Realtors 41% of 2008′s home purchases were first time home buyers. With real estate prices off by 25% from thier peak in 2006 many buyers came off the fence to take advantage of the depressed valuations. The $7,500 tax credit for first-time buyers, which Congress [...]

Opposing Views, Pros and Cons of Buying A House In This Real Estate Market

MarketWatch’s Real Estate Section is always a great resource for real estate news.  Not that we needed more opposting views about weather now is the right time to buy a home or not, but these two articles are very educational and bring up important points to consider.  5 Reasons To Buy A Home This Year , [...]

The Benefit of Multi-Use Spaces

Homes are rapidly changing in function from living spaces to multipurpose spaces that are not only used for sleeping and playing but for working.  For many, working from home is becoming more and more popular due to the rising fuel costs.  There is an assortment of benefits to investing in a living and working space.  [...]

Inventory Levels Are High For New Homes, Here's What To Know Before Buying

Condo vs House

Many first time homeowners do not take into consideration the fees, rules and regulations associated with owning a condominium rather than owning a home. When owning a condo there is a monthly maintenance fee, referred to as condo fees. These fees cover everything from snow removal, lawn and garden care, upkeep within and on the [...]

Six Things to Consider Before Buying a Fixer-Upper

Wouldn’t it be great to purchase an older home below market value?  All you would have to do is invest a little time and money renovating it and—viola—you have a semi-new house that’s worth twice the amount that you actually paid for it. Great investment, right? Yes, however, buying a fixer-upper can be a major [...]

Some Home Buying Tips on Choosing the Perfect Location

So, you have finally decided that the ‘big move’ is in order and you are plagued by looking over multiple listings for homes in what seems like the ideal locations, yet coming to a decision is nearly as difficult as solving a complex physics equation. Fear not, there are some rather easy things that you [...]