Deciding to live in a tiny house involves making some big lifestyle choices. You'll need to be happy with minimal belongings, and have maximum tolerance for intimacy if others will be sharing the space. And you'll need to check your local laws to make sure you abide by building codes.
But cozy quarters also offer huge advantages. Click Here to read the full article compliments of MSN.
With home prices down as much as 50% from their peak several years ago, especially in certain real-estate markets, many people are deciding with good reason that now is the time to jump into homeownership or to invest in real estate. While living in a brand-new home has its perks, these newer homes often lack charm and personality.
This is why some people are drawn to older, historic homes, which are often oozing with character. The downside is that they can also be money pits and cause endless frustrations for homeowners.
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In addition to MSN's article I would suggest adding the following considerations for home inspections: Asbestos, Chimney, Lead Based Paint, Oil Tank Locate, Radon and Sewer Line Scope.
To help property owners get the best selling price they can — without burying themselves in expenses — U.S. News has created a list of 10 cheap ways to boost your home's sales price by spring. Click Here to read the full article republished, compliments of MSN.
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Remodeling Magazine's website has taken all the work out of comparing the average cost for 35 of the nation's most popular remodeling projects with the value those projects retain at resale. Click Here to locate your state and data for one of 9 regions and choose any one of 80 U.S. cities to download a PDF with local data.
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After you find a home that you like, the next step is to ensure the house is in top condition with a home inspection. Once the buyer and seller have settled on price, the inspection lets the buyer know that the soon-to-be-purchased home is really worth the money inside and out. But a home inspection is never a guarantee that your new home is going to be in perfect working order.
Radon emmissions, buried leaking oil tanks, asbestos, failed chimneys, faulty sewer lines, history of excessive ground water during rainy season and/or flooding from nearby creeks and/or rivers, structural deficiencies, fire damage which some unscrupulous home sellers know is concealed behind sheetrock and do not disclose to prospective home buyers, faulty wiring, loud and/or volatile neighbors, properties with a past history of drug sales, meth manufacturing and/or neighboring properties with possible drug activity, history of crime and/or vandalism.registered sex offender(s) living in close proximity,
Click Here to learn more about additional erros and ommissions involving home inspections, compliments of MSN.
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If you want to buy a latte or a novel, you find the one you want, hand over some money and go on your way, interacting with one or two people along the way. But if you're buying a house, the process — and the number of people involved — is exponentially more complicated.
It can be overwhelming to keep all of the players and processes straight. Who does what? Do you really need all of these people? Why can't you just do it all yourself?
"Without all those people, buying a house would take at least a year," says Ilona Bray, author of "Nolo's Essential Guide to Buying Your First Home." "You'd have to figure out all these things yourself, and it's a complex thing."
Click Here to read the full article compliments of MSN.
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Portland Monthly's comprehensive guide to 95 neighborhoods and 25 suburbs provides you with up to date information you need to know about Portland, Oregon's housing market. Click Here to review Portland Monthly's insightful data just published.
So you think you've found your dream condo, and you're invisioning relaxing in front of large glass windows overlooking the city of Portland, and reading a good book. Hold everything! Click Here to read MSN's recommended 7 questions every condo buyer should ask before agreeing to sign on the dotted line.
These days, when you want to get a loan to buy a home, you can expect the lender to scrutinize your credit and your finances. Condo loans are becoming harder and harder to get. Click Here to read-up on what to expect when financing a condominium purchase.
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