When you’re searching for a new house, pesky plumbing problems could be overlooked - especially if you don’t understand how to identify issues lurking behind the walls. Some plumbing flaws are an easy fix. Others can lead to serious damage and major financial woes if they aren’t addressed ... » Learn More about Plumbing Issues to watch out for When purchasing a property
First Time Home Buyers
First-Timers Don’t seem to be Backing Down Yet
Higher rates on mortgages and home prices aren’t causing first-time buyers to back down yet. Those new to the home-purchase game comprised 32% of the market in November, up from a 30 % share a year ago, in accordance with the National Association of REALTORS®’ latest housing ... » Learn More about First-Timers Don’t seem to be Backing Down Yet
5 Things to Understand While You Wait for Closing Day
For quite a few home buyers, the closing day for a real estate purchase is as formal and complex as the transaction itself. For others, it’s simply a blip on the radar. In any case, there are a few significant things to keep in mind as you head to home-ownership. 5 Things to ... » Learn More about 5 Things to Understand While You Wait for Closing Day
Buy vs. rent: Ownership still top in most Florida areas
ATTOM Data Solutions just-released 2017 Rental Affordability Report finds that it is cheaper to purchase a home than rent one in two out of three (66%) U.S. metro areas studied. The report found monthly house payments on a median-priced home - including mortgage, property taxes and insurance - is ... » Learn More about Buy vs. rent: Ownership still top in most Florida areas
Transunion, Equifax reported for credit score fraud by CFPB
According an action taken by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau or CFPB, Equifax, TransUnion and their subsidiaries may have deceived consumers with regards to the usefulness and actual cost of credit scores they sold. CFPB says the companies also lured consumers into costly recurring ... » Learn More about Transunion, Equifax reported for credit score fraud by CFPB
