Buying a Vacation Home in a Down Market: The Pros and Cons

by Maureen Blaney Flietner | Dec 29, 2008 | Home Buying, HowTo, Real Estate

Real estate agents in several resort areas suggest that the time is right to purchase a vacation home because of a larger inventory and favorable prices. A survey shows second-home buyers agree.The National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) annual Investment and Vacation...

Home Buying after Bankruptcy

by Carole Moore | Mar 26, 2008 | Home Buying, HowTo, Real Estate

Buying a home after bankruptcy is fraught with challenges but it is possible. Sometimes filing bankruptcy is unavoidable, and one of the downsides is that it remains on your credit report from seven to 10 years—potentially affecting your ability to purchase a...

Considering a Condo Purchase

by Maureen Blaney Flietner | Oct 20, 2005 | Home Buying, HowTo, Real Estate

Condominium living offers all the benefits of home ownership without the hassles of yard care or exterior maintenance, freeing owners to enjoy spare time without the chores. Condos, Associations, and CooperativesCondominiums, homeowners associations, and cooperatives...

Investing in Foreclosed Real Estate

by Elaine Zimmermann, author of Secrets of Foreclosure Millionaires | Feb 26, 2004 | Home Buying, HowTo, Real Estate

One of the best places to invest is in foreclosure and bargain residential real estate. The current market conditions make it a perfect time for a small investor to purchase one or more foreclosure properties for their private residence, rental or resale. In this...

Home Buying 101

by ryw | Jan 1, 2001 | Home Buying, HowTo, Real Estate

Frequently, the first person you consult about buying a home is a real estate agent or broker. Although real estate brokers provide helpful advice on many aspects of home buying, they may serve the interests of the seller, and not your interests as the buyer. The most...