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Dangers of Over-Pricing Your Home

October 14, 2011

You’ve decided to put your house on the market. You’ve given it a lot of thought, weighed the pros and cons. You’ve talked with your family and together you’ve determined that now is the time.

Before the “For Sale” sign is placed in your front yard, you have some more decisions to make. Possibly the most important is the list price of your house. How much are you hoping to get for your home? What’s fair and reasonable in this market? And what are the risks of pricing your home too high?

How to Increase the Resale Value of Your Home

April 19, 2011

If 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.

Is Investing in a Home in 2011 a Smart Idea?

January 18, 2011

For 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, 2011

Get 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.

The Best Way to Reach the Right Audience When Selling Your Home

March 15, 2010

By: Richard Pridemore The Internet has truly changed the way we sell our homes. Consider this: In the old days, buyers had to rely on a lawn sign to know when a house was up for sale. They would typically drive around neighborhoods looking for attractive houses. When they found one, they would call the [...]

I’ve Found My Dream Home… Now What?

December 31, 2009

By: 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, 2009

You’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, 2008

Remember 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 [...]

When a Bill Becomes a Law: The Housing Stimulus Package Passed!

August 4, 2008

Remember School House Rock? How a bill becomes a law? In 5th grade, I played “Bill” in a 1-act play staged in our school cafeteria. But I never thought my star appearance would come in handy until this week when some huge housing changes were signed into law. I wrote about this last week, but [...]

No Down Payment? No Problem! Find out How Down Payment Assistance Works

July 11, 2008

The term “down payment assistance” sometimes conjures up negative thoughts – but when it comes down to it, who wouldn’t benefit from an influx of extra money when buying a new home? Sounds like a win-win. The most important thing to know is that basically any qualified home-buyer can utilize down payment assistance – contrary [...]

Top Three Web Sites for Finding Your Dream Home

April 23, 2008

By: Eli Boyer Eli Boyer is the Marketing Coordinator and Dedicated Blogger for Quizzle’s sister company, In-House Realty. In-House Realty specializes in matching home buyers and sellers with trusted real estate agents in all 50 states, for free! Starting Your Home Search on the Web As a “professional” who spends most of my workday in [...]