50 Cent’s home holds a history of bankrupt owners
Court documents from the bankruptcy file of Curtis Jackson, also known as the rapper 50 Cent, show that he was spending $72,000 a month to maintain a home that has … Continue reading
From The Abnormal To The Paranormal: Dealing With An Unusual Home
Thinking of buying a home with a story to tell? Or maybe your home is so unique you’re worried it might be a hard sell. The average buyer may not … Continue reading
What Makes A Home a Good Buy?
There’s no perfect home, but some homes are more ideal for your household than others. When you look for your next home, carefully consider these four criteria –price, features, location … Continue reading
Three Sanity-Saving Tips For Moving-In Day
No matter how intensely you prepare for moving day, you may still face problems if you overlook three sanity-defeating challenges. Can you and your partner really think clearly when swamped … Continue reading
How to Protect Yourself on Short-Term Rental Sites
The gorgeous pictures of a property online might not be exactly what it looks like, or might not be the same place at all. While short-term home rental sites such … Continue reading
3 Ways to Write a Tempting Offer When Buying a Home
You’ve found it: the house of your dreams. In fact, you went home last night and played a little game of Where Does the Sofa Go? But before you can … Continue reading
Millennials Need Separate FICO Scoring
Millennials don’t borrow and lend in the same way as their predecessors; it’s a fact. Indeed, Millennials prefer to shell out the dough for organic products rather than repay mortgage … Continue reading
Listing Agent Advice: Trying to list a FSBO? Mention online security
Social media allows real estate agents to advertise at no cost and reach a large audience of potential clients; but they – along with sellers – must understand the risks … Continue reading
A ‘Kick-Out Clause’ Can Protect Home Sellers
Question: We were about to sign a contract to sell our house to a very nice couple, when they advised us they cannot afford to buy our house unless they … Continue reading
Recency Thinking In Your Homeowner’s Association
One of the more common mental biases that affects people is known as “recency”. Recency is the tendency to consider the most recent information as more important when making a … Continue reading