Buying/Selling a Home

So many questions when buying a house. How to get a mortgage, where to find a solicitor, whether to do a building survey . . . Why not draw up a home buying checklist?

Dec 10, 2009 - Iain Manson

What will the housing market bring in 2010? This forecast will undoubtedly help many.

Nov 30, 2009 - Kurtis Hemmerling

Whether refinancing a home loan or purchasing a first time home mortgage, standard bank fees apply. Borrowers need to negotiate to get the best deal in house mortgages.

Nov 27, 2009 - Lyn Rasmussen

Buying a home can be a dream come true or give new meaning to "Nightmare on Elm Street." Getting the right kind of loan and home can make the difference.

Nov 22, 2009 - Christopher Pascale

Selling your house? Identify the home buyer segment most likely to buy it.

Nov 19, 2009 - Theresa Borsman

After home staging, pricing your home to sell is paramount to securing a fast home sale. Find out how to determine your optimum pricing strategy.

Nov 18, 2009 - Theresa Borsman

Buying a new home can be an exhilarating experience, but can also be fraught with difficulties. Knowing what to expect and what to watch out for can prevent major problem

Nov 18, 2009 - Douglas Bonderud

Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 has established a tax credit up to $6,500 for qualified existing home owners purchasing a principal residence.

Nov 14, 2009 - Katrina Rief-Derrico

Some people prefer to sell their homes themselves. Part of the selling process is holding an open house, and these tips will help ensure that event is successful.

Oct 27, 2009 - Carol Rzadkiewicz

Mortgage prepayment makes sense only when there no prepayment penalty. This article explains the different types of prepayment penalties and ways to avoid the penalty.

Oct 25, 2009 - Swapna Antony

Buying a home from an auction can yield massive bargains on properties. But one needs to do a little research and prepare properly before bidding.

Oct 6, 2009 - Rachel Wills

When buying a house, consider the location of the property, whether it has access to roads or public transport, its view, floor plan and position to the sun.

Oct 5, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

Apart from a home deposit, Australian home buyers also need to pay government charges and stamp duties, fees for the lender, legal fees and building inspection fees.

Oct 2, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

Prospective Australian home buyers with minimal savings can make use of the First Home Owner Grant, borrow money from parents or get no-deposit loans to purchase homes.

Oct 1, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

Would-be first time home buyers can raise their home deposits via a First Home Saver Account as well as properly planned investment and saving strategies.

Sep 25, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

Low income earners can buy their first homes by saving for a home deposit, buying smaller and cheaper houses, making joint purchases or getting no- or low-deposit loans.

Sep 24, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

In Australia, the home is a growth asset and can be used to make more investments. Plus, owning a home is tax effective.

Sep 22, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

Redfin, an online brokerage for buying & selling homes, offers clients access to real estate databases, and buyers in large cities receive a 50% refund of the commission.

Sep 16, 2009 - Molly Markey

Home buyers are feeling the pinch once again. Mortgage lenders are increasing mortgage guideline requirements in an effort to stabilize themselves in the industry.

Sep 15, 2009 - Katrina Rief-Derrico

Originally designed to "tax" owners who purchased newly converted co-ops then quickly "flipped" the units, flip taxes are now common in many NYC buildings.

Sep 14, 2009 - Meryl Feiner

FHA loans are helpful for first-time home buyers and borrowers with bad credit. FHA loan requirements are also more lenient than conventional loans.

Sep 12, 2009 - Swapna Antony

Prepaying mortgage is a good thing, but building an emergency fund, paying off high-interest debt and contributing to a retirement account are more important.

Sep 10, 2009 - Swapna Antony

This article discusses three different strategies for prepaying the mortgage early- biweekly payments, an extra monthly payment and an extra yearly payment.

Sep 4, 2009 - Swapna Antony

Mortgage prepayments saves a lot of interest and reduces the term of the loan. The peace of mind that comes with owning one's own home is an added incentive.

Sep 3, 2009 - Swapna Antony

Love them or hate them- Home Information Packs, or HIPS, are now a legal requirement when selling any house in the United Kingdom.

Aug 29, 2009 - Jayne Elliott