11 Apartment Red Flags You Need to Avoid
It can be so hard to find the perfect apartment, sifting through a seemingly endless selection of listings to choose the space that’s right for you. While it's important to find an apartment that fits all your needs, you also need to be aware of some common red flags that can make...
America’s Best Investment Markets for Single Family Rentals Revealed
Based on ATTOM Data Solutions' Q1 2020 Single-Family Rental Market Report which ranks the best U.S. markets for buying single-family rental properties in 2020, the average annual gross rental yield (annualized gross rent income divided by median purchase price of single-family homes) among the 389 counties is 8.4 percent for 2020, down slightly...
Racist language is still woven into home deeds across America. Erasing it isn’t easy, and some don’t want to
Beverly Hills, California (CNN) Buried deep in the small print of deeds to a home that sold recently in this ritzy city lurks this stunning caveat: "Said premises shall not be rented, leased, or conveyed to, or occupied by, any person other than of the white or Caucasian race."
That...
Buying a home? Here’s what to expect at the closing
Closing on a house marks the beginning of a new lifestyle for homeowners since ownership of the home is transferred. Here’s what to expect at the closing and how long it takes to close on a house.
What are closing costs?
Closing costs are the fees and expenses that the homeowner must pay before...
What Exactly Do Closing Costs Cover?
Published January 17, 2020 via https://magazine.realtor/daily-news/2020/01/17/what-exactly-do-closing-costs-cover
A home costs more than just the sale price. For example, closing costs- which make up about 2% to 5% of the home's purchase price- are a major added expense. Michael Hyman, a research data specialist at the National Association of REALTORS®, shares...
In Focus: Real Estate Closings
Buying a home is an exciting experience, but one that is also very stressful. There are a myriad of details to handle, such as selling an existing home and obtaining financing. Once your loan has been approved, moreover, getting to the closing table can also be a challenge. Ultimately, an experienced real estate attorney...