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As real estate investors, we’re often asked what we think about Colonial-style homes. If you’re an investor, you’ll probably run across one in your dealings, and as a homeowner you may be considering buying one or you might own one yourself. Unsurprisingly, Colonials are a very popular choice in upscale developments and suburbs, mostly because of their symmetric design and flexibility with additions and add-ons.

When someone considers purchasing a new home, there are several factors that weigh into their decision and choice of property, such as price, affordability, location, convenience, proximity to work, community advantages, and future home values in the area. One thing we notice consistently neglected – even though it’s a common criterion for most buyers – is the distance involved for common trips in relation to the new home’s location.

If you own a home, you likely have homeowner’s insurance, and if you don’t, you should! Though the importance of insurance is fairly well documented and understood, some major misconceptions are present in many homeowners’ grasp of the subject.

Contemporary home designs and architecture have become increasingly common and more popular over the last few years, and as we move into the 21st Century with evolving needs, tastes, and concerns, the benefits of such homes are worth examining.

One of the biggest questions plaguing homeowners when it comes time to sell their property is whether or not they should hold an open house. While they can certainly be a hassle, on the whole they’re a lot more convenient than individual showings to buyers who may or not be all that serious.

When it comes to buying or selling a home, the real estate agent’s commission is one of the many things that loom over the process. Surprisingly, many sellers (and especially first-time buyers) often aren’t aware of the details regarding a common aspect of a property sale or the differences that come up with certain types of sales.

Whether you’re buying or selling a home, a realtor is a necessary component of the process. When you’re selling, in particular, finding the right agent to work with is the determining factor when it comes to whether you experience a smooth closing process or a rough one, and the difference between a good sale and a bad one.

Searching for a house to buy is one of the most daunting tasks most Americans will perform in their lifetimes. Not only does it represent a significant investment, but it also signifies the core of the American dream and a hallmark of middle-class stability and wealth: home ownership. A lot of things are dependent on choosing the right home. Not only is it a matter of finances, but a matter of location as well. With so much riding on this purchase, how long should it take for you to find the best home for you?

For existing homeowners, selling their home and buying a new one is probably one of the most exhausting challenges most will face. It’s a daunting task filled with paperwork, pitfalls, and difficult choices – chief among them being the question of whether to sell their old home first and then buy a new one or to buy their dream home and then sell the old one.

Whether you’re buying your first home without much of a credit history or looking to sell your property more quickly and cheaply, seller financing is becoming more and more popular as a means of moving real estate. For one, the middleman is cut out of the deal, and if you’re a real estate investor you know exactly how much realtor commissions can eat into your profits