If you’re buying a house this season, you’re in luck. Due to the sagging market, lenders are giving new homeowners lower mortgage rates than they have for the past 10 years. However, you’re going to need to do more than just show up to a lender’s office if you want to minimize your interest. Before...Read More

Lots of retirees like to enjoy a change of scenery once their pensions kick in. Well, if you’re buying a house in Connecticut and want to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life, you won’t find a better town to do it in than Lyme. This little community is one of the...Read More

The affordability of short-sold homes makes them popular with buyers, but buying a house in a short sale isn’t as easy as it seems. There are extra steps and paperwork involved, and all of it must be done before closing. If you don't take care of it, you could end up paying thousands of dollars...Read More

Flipping real estate can be a great way to supplement your income, but you could be biting off more than you can chew if you’ve never rehabbed properties before. It’s not enough to just start small – first-time flippers also need to make sure they’re investing their money wisely and timing their projects so that...Read More

If you want to save some real money this holiday season, why not give yourself the gift of a home loan modification? In this buyer’s market, refinancing your mortgage can save you tens of thousands of dollars on your interest, and it can even reduce the period of your loan by five or more years....Read More

Flipping houses isn’t just about making an old house inhabitable – it’s about making it more appealing to buyers than any other listing. To that end, there are a few simple flourishes that you can add to your house to really make it catch a buyer’s eye. If you want to get the most out...Read More