Do Your Homework Before Hiring Your Real Estate Agent

By, Lucille Rosetti

Are you planning to enter the housing market soon? As either a buyer or seller, you should do some homework before connecting with your real estate agent. Here is some key advice for getting started on the right foot.

Advice to Buyers 

Sometimes it’s hard to know how to proceed properly in the housing market. After all, you want to make great choices to ensure success. As a buyer, you want to select a home that will give you the best bang for your buck, a property that meets your needs now and in the future. It should also be a terrific buy for your criteria and price range. When deciding how to move forward, heed the advice from Bankrate and check your credit score,…

By, Lisa Roberts

Searching for a home to purchase on a tight budget can be challenging. It's far from an easy thing to achieve. And when you realize this, you might consider buying a fixer-upper house. But, what can you expect from such a project? Can it be a worthwhile investment, or should you save for a move-in ready home?

 Unfortunately, no one can give you an exact answer to these questions. There are too many unknowns involved, so it's hard to tell. However, we can help you make your decision by informing you about all the pros and cons of buying a house like this. And when you think about them, you'll know if what you have on your hands is something you're willing to dive into. 

What is a fixer-upper?

Before we start talking about…