We all hope our homes will hold their value over time, but in the short-term, home values often fluctuate up or down depending on a myriad of factors. Much of the value of a home correlates with the neighborhood and surrounding area in which it is located. Find out 5 ways that the area in which you buy has an affect on your home’s value.
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5 Ways the Neighborhood You Buy in Matters
October 28, 2011Home Buying: Get Your Priorities in Order
September 16, 2011Finding and viewing houses during the home buying process can be dizzying, especially for first-time home buyers. Before you start looking at homes, it’s important to set your housing priorities. We give you a few items that should make your list so finding the right home is a breeze.
How to Increase the Resale Value of Your Home
April 19, 2011If you’re thinking about selling your home, you’re undoubtedly thinking about the sale price of your home, too. If you don’t know already, you’re probably wondering what your home is worth. Maybe you’ve talked to a Realtor, he’s done a market analysis and come back to you with a suggested sale price. Are you happy with that price? If you’d like to add a few more dollars, here are some things you can do to increase the re-sale value of your home.
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying A Home
March 14, 2011A recent segment on NBC’s TODAY Show revealed that NOW is the best time to buy a new home. Not only are prices at an all-time low in many cities, but most mortgage rates are less than 6 percent. With higher unemployment rates and more foreclosures, buying a home is more affordable than it’s been in years. But before you buy, you should ask yourself these important questions.
Is Investing in a Home in 2011 a Smart Idea?
January 18, 2011For a few years now, many of us have been trying to decide if it’s the right time yet to invest in a home. On the one hand, we want to wait until the economy is in a little bit better shape and our own employment is a little bit more secure. On the other hand, we want to take advantage of getting the best price on a home and we know that we must be near the housing market price bottom. So, what do you think, is 2011 the year that we should invest in property?
Buying a Home? What You Need to Know about Home Loans that No One Ever Tells You
January 7, 2011Get the inside scoop from a mortgage industry veteran about buying a home and what you should do – and what you shouldn’t – to ensure a smooth and quick mortgage experience.
Home Shopping the Smart Way: 4 Tips for Home Buyers and Renters
October 16, 2010Whether you’re shopping to buy or rent a new home, there are steps you can take to ensure you’re home shopping the smart way. Learn about the monetary side of renting and buying a home, how to assess your living needs and creating a plan when it’s time to sell or move. Also, determine the [...]
5 Tips Every First-Time Home Buyer Should Know
February 26, 2010By: Doug Gartley Buying a home requires a lot of preparation and research. It’s important to start off on the right foot because the time you initially put in with save you time down the road. Plus, going through the basic steps to get you ready for buying a home will help you decide if [...]
I’ve Found My Dream Home… Now What?
December 31, 2009By: Chris Klau The following question is one that we get often at Quizzle.com, the free and easy way to manage your home, money and credit – all in one spot. To give you the best possible answer, we’ve brought in Home Loan Expert Chris Klau. Chris has nearly 10 years of experience in the [...]
Quizzle Introduces: The Quicken Loans $500 Home Buyer Bonus
June 19, 2009You’re thinking….did I read that right? $500? Must be a catch, huh? Not this time. We’ve all heard the news – it’s a great time to buy a home, right? But now, Quizzle’s mortgage partner, Quicken Loans, wants to give you another reason to buy a home this summer with their $500 Home Buyer Bonus. [...]
What Did Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac Do to Mortgage Rates?
September 10, 2008Remember last week when I explained the types of things that move mortgage rates? We all know I didn’t mention “government takeovers.” Because it never happens. I mean, it hardly ever happens. Okay, it happened last weekend. Kidding aside, the federal takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac over the weekend sent mortgage rates plummeting [...]
