What are Property Taxes? Property taxes are one of the pains of homeownership. Oftentimes as a homeowner, you will look for every way to reduce your property taxes. If you ask most homeowners, they will likely tell you that the much they are paying for their property taxes is too much. The property taxes are subject to the county laws and regulations, meaning that they are calculated by the local governments. They are also considered […]
Buying a new home is both exciting and terrifying. Right now, people are in the hype of buying a home because the rates have been so low. The homeownership excitement is especially coming from the young people who are tired of the ever-rising rental costs and the idea of having their own home, a place where they can build and grow their equity doesn’t sound that bad. Homeownership for a long time has been used […]
If you are considering a home inspection, it means the home buying process is almost near the end. So far, there have been numerous checks and counter-checks and you’ve had to endure numerous hidden costs of homeownership that you probably didn’t know even existed. It’s over now- almost, and I can tell you for a fact, it was worth it! A home inspection is very necessary and at times, you may be tempted to skip […]
There is one thing you need to understand about realtors, they are not just real estate agents. They are professionals in their work and they have been recognized by professional trade organizations. Whether you are looking to buy or sell your home, or you are a first-time home buyer working with a real estate agent is a great way to make sure that all your interests are well represented. Buyers and sellers are usually the […]
Nothing beats the feeling of finally owning your very own piece of real estate. This makes the entire process, from hunting for the perfect home, to eventually moving in, very emotional and totally worth it experience. Because of the euphoria, it is so easy to fall prey to some common first-time homebuyer mistakes. The goal of any first-time homebuyer is to end up in a home that is pleasant enough to live in, while simultaneously […]
