Many first-time home-buyers receive down payment the help of a family member or close friend, but many do not realize there are specific guidelines they must follow for a home purchase to avoid trouble in the future. Down payment present? Be careful To begin with, the down payment must be a ... » Learn More about Down payment present? Be careful
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It’s a great time for move-up buyers to sell
Smaller homes have seen significant price growth over larger ones, and that means some homeowners may be sitting on a lot of equity - a lot more than they might realize. With rates on mortgages still low by historical standards but anticipated to edge up soon, homeowners with equity in their current ... » Learn More about It’s a great time for move-up buyers to sell
Thinking about bringing a pet home for the holidays?
Think you're considering bringing home a furry member of the family this holiday season? Ensure that you have the time, energy and space to give to a pet before deciding to adopt. Below are a few things to keep in mind. Thinking about bringing a pet home for the holidays? 1. Time From taking ... » Learn More about Thinking about bringing a pet home for the holidays?
Refreshing Design Tips for Utility Rooms
Ask any homeowner what they’d like to improve about their property, and a likely response is incorporating a utility room. The stark reality of all too many homes is an overflowing laundry basket in the kitchen, assorted linen drying on the radiators, and never being able to find a pair of socks ... » Learn More about Refreshing Design Tips for Utility Rooms
December 2016 RE/MAX National Housing Report
The December 2016 RE/MAX National Housing Report utilizes the sales from November and the November Home Sales Defied the Seasonal Trend Despite the typical winter slowdown, November home sales finished 19.1% above a year ago and prices increased 1.4% over October. All but one of the 53 markets ... » Learn More about December 2016 RE/MAX National Housing Report