Eco-friendly home designs are one bright spot in today’s struggling real estate economy. As homeowners look to buy new, green-constructed homes, real estate builders are doing everything they can to lower the cost of living with energy and environmentally efficient designs. According to a new report by NPR, green construction accounts for almost one third […]

Congratulations! You’ve finally found the house of your dreams and submitted an offer. Now on to the tricky part – getting your loan approved. How Long Should it Take from Purchase to Closing on a Home? Once your offer is accepted by the seller, your loan application will be submitted to an underwriter for approval […]

A common real estate question is whether or not you can buy a home from a family member. The answer, in most cases, is yes. If the home is current on payments (i.e. not a short sale or foreclosure), a homeowner can sell the property to any party they choose at a negotiated price. Similar […]

In a buyer’s market, the inventory of homes for sale can be astounding. Deciding on a home to buy is difficult enough, but what happens when you have one to sell beforehand? Many times, especially in a soft real estate market, a buyer may get into a situation where they find a new house before […]

You’ve decided you’re buying a home, and suddenly you spot a gem that reads, “For Sale by Owner.”  What should you do?  Real estate agents can be extremely helpful for guiding homebuyers through the purchase of a home, and the idea of buying a home without that guidance can seem intimidating, especially if you are […]