April 2007 - Tips & Tools - RealEstate.com's Town Square

Buying a Lease-to-Own Home

What you need to know before you decide to enter a lease-to-own agreement. If you’re a cash-challenged home buyer, a lease-to-own agreement may be a way to buy a home and accumulate a down payment. A lease-option also gives you a chance to check...

Published Fri, Apr 27 2007 4:36 PM by RE.com Tips & Tools

Filed under: lease option, lease-to-own

What to Consider Before Moving to a New State

Long-distance relocation factors include schools, taxes, costs of living, transportation and more. Moving is almost always a challenge, but moving to a new state can be even more complicated. Here’s a look at some common reasons for interstate moves...

Published Fri, Apr 27 2007 3:35 PM by RE.com Tips & Tools

Filed under: moving, moving expenses, new state

The 5 Hottest and Coolest Real Estate Markets

by Brenda Spiering – RealEstate.com Remember the old adage about the three most important things when it comes to real estate? “Location, location, location.” It seems it’s still true. While home sales in many parts of the country...

Published Mon, Apr 23 2007 4:39 PM by RE.com Tips & Tools

Filed under: housing market, market trends

Top 10 Things Not to Do When Making an Offer on a Home

A lot of things can go wrong when you're putting in an offer on a home. Learn how to avoid them with the following list of common purchase-offer mistakes. House hunting can be exciting and fun, but once you’ve found the home you want to buy...

Published Fri, Apr 20 2007 4:17 PM by RE.com Tips & Tools

Filed under: offer, home, verbal agreement, unconditional offer, bidding, low-ball offer

Home Listing Words That Sell (And Those That Don't)

Be careful how your home listing is worded. Some traditional real estate terms aren't as effective as you'd think. Some real estate listing terms have been in use for so long they’re practically clichés: “Must-see!” “Handyman’s...

Published Thu, Apr 19 2007 5:13 PM by RE.com Tips & Tools

Filed under: terms, home listing

End Mortgage Confusion: Top 10 Things to Ask Your Lender

Choosing a mortgage can be confusing. Find out the most important questions to ask before signing on the dotted line. Chances are your mortgage will be the biggest loan you will ever have. Make sure it’s also the best one for your needs by asking...

Published Thu, Apr 19 2007 2:47 PM by RE.com Tips & Tools

Filed under: lender, mortgage, annual percentage rate, closing costs, APR, origination fees, prepayment penalty

Spring Cleaning Checklist

Follow this helpful spring cleaning checklist to keep your home in tip-top shape. Home cleaning and maintenance is an essential rite of spring, like adjusting your clocks one hour ahead. Preparing a checklist for spring cleaning puts you in a forward...

Published Wed, Apr 18 2007 2:52 PM by RE.com Tips & Tools

Filed under: cleaning, spring

Lawn Care - Summer Checklist

Keep on top of your lawn care during the hot summer months. Lawn care is important in the summer. The high temperatures and lack of water can really do damage to your lawn. The only way to combat these factors is through proper lawn care. Water Probably...

Published Fri, Apr 13 2007 2:54 PM by RE.com Tips & Tools

Filed under: summer, lawn care

Lawn Care - Spring Checklist

The spring is an important time for lawn care. Lawn care seems to be the activity of choice for homeowners in the spring. As the days get warmer, people end their hibernation inside their homes to come out, socialize, and work on their lawns. By using...

Published Fri, Apr 13 2007 2:53 PM by RE.com Tips & Tools

Filed under: spring, lawn care, checklist

Landscaping: Winter Checklist

Winter landscaping is still important despite the cold weather. Even though the cold winter weather may make landscaping the last thing on your mind, there are few landscaping things you should do for the winter months. A little landscaping maintenance...

Published Fri, Apr 13 2007 11:33 AM by RE.com Tips & Tools

Filed under: landscaping, winter

Landscaping: Spring Checklist

Spring is a busy time for landscaping. The spring is an important, and fun, time for landscaping. After hiding from the cold all winter, you are eager to get out into your yard and enjoy the warmer weather. With a few tips, you can help your landscaping...

Published Fri, Apr 13 2007 11:31 AM by RE.com Tips & Tools

Filed under: landscaping, spring

Landscaping: Summer Checklist

Landscaping is an important part of summer. Landscaping during the summer can be quite a delicate task. The high temperatures and lack of water can make landscaping a bit tricky. There are a couple of areas which require special care that can help you...

Published Fri, Apr 13 2007 11:29 AM by RE.com Tips & Tools

Filed under: summer, landscaping, insects

How To Sell a House Fast!

The right marketing strategy can help you find a buyer for your home in short order. Homeowners cite a myriad of reasons why they want to sell their home in a hurry. A job transfer, the imminent arrival of a new child, retirement, encroachment of development...

Published Thu, Apr 12 2007 5:14 PM by RE.com Tips & Tools

Filed under: REALTOR®, home inspector

New Freddie Mac® Rules Affect Borrowers

by Brenda Spiering – RealEstate.com What’s all the buzz these days about the mortgage industry? The news is filled with stories about the meltdown in the subprime mortgage market and how Freddie Mac®, the company that serves as one of...

Published Thu, Apr 12 2007 4:41 PM by RE.com Tips & Tools

Filed under: Freddie MAC

Homeownership for the Long Haul

Choose a home to meet your future needs as well as your current wants. Experts may ponder the relative merits and demerits of trying to time the housing market to buy and sell homes at a profit. But the fact is most people buy a home primarily as a place...

Published Thu, Apr 12 2007 2:53 PM by RE.com Tips & Tools

Filed under: buyer’s market, neighborhood

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