The housing market is still on the road to recovery, but it cannot reach it’s destination until the younger generations have accumulated enough money to buy property for themselves. Considering the first part of 2014, the performance of the market has been below what was expected, and now the effects are being translated onto the… Continue Reading
There is a lot of competition when it comes to selling your home this summer. Avoid these turnoffs so you don’t have potential buyers walking out the door before they have a chance to say YES! 1. Bad Odors This is the number one no-no when selling a home. Top odors on the list: cigarette… Continue Reading
1. Be preapproved: About three or four months before homebuyers even shop for a home, they should review their credit reports to make sure they’re accurate and take short-term steps to improve their credit score, says Michael Corbett, author of “Before You Buy!” Corbett says buyers should then get a bank’s preapproval. While that… Continue Reading
One way to give your tax refund legs is to invest it in your home. While the housing market may still be experiencing difficulties, real estate remains a great long-term investment. BMO Financial Group offers the following real estate-related options for your tax refund: First-Time Homebuyers Today’s historically low interest rates along with more reasonable… Continue Reading