Home buyers today are navigating one of the most competitive real estate markets in history. With home values rising over 17% year over year,[1] home buyers have learned they need to come in with their best offer if they want a chance at winning a home. Unfortunately, it’s not as simple as making an offer
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There are many possible paths to becoming a homeowner. In some cases, especially if you’re a first-time home buyer, you might consider a “rent to own” program, often referred to as a lease purchase agreement. Depending on your current financial and personal situation, a lease purchase agreement might help you eventually buy a home that
If, like more and more Americans, you’ve embraced working from home, you may be wondering if you can write off your home office on your taxes. The answer depends on a lot of factors, including how you use your home for work, whether you have a dedicated space for your home office and whether you
Chain of title is the history of ownership of any real property. Each time a property is sold or transferred from one owner to the next, the title, or ownership, of that property is transferred. The record of all those transfers establishes a chain of title. The concept of chain of title is also used
You’ve found it – the perfect home. From the molding to the skylights, it’s everything you’ve ever wanted. Just as you’re getting ready to put in an offer, the listing changes. Now it’s listed as “under contract.” Is this the end of your real estate romance, or is there a chance you and your dream
If you’ve gone through bankruptcy and aspire to own a home, you are likely wondering if you’ll be able to get your finances back on track and fulfill your homeownership dreams. In this regard, you’re not alone. In 2020, more than 500,000 people filed for Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy.[1] So, while bankruptcy can
Although we set out looking for the perfect house to buy, we may come to realize that ours just isn’t out there – yet. That’s why, as a home buyer, it’s so important to make sure you work out a real estate purchase agreement that lands you the best deal you can swing with the