You just bought your house, and now you’re thinking about how to maximize your investment. Home improvement projects are fun and rewarding — you get to customize your new space and build equity at the same time. But now that you’re thinking about it, you aren’t sure which projects that increase home value you should […]
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How to Find Out Who Owns Property in Your Neighborhood (Or Anywhere!)
If you’ve spent any length of time living in a neighborhood or an apartment community, you’ve almost certainly had the experience of wondering just who, exactly, is that one oddball neighbor? Maybe they keep strange hours, maybe they’re the source of obnoxious noises, maybe they seem to have an unusual fondness for a particular type […]
Building a House? Here’s Your New Home Inspection Checklist
Buying a house is always an emotional cocktail of excitement and stress, but doubly so when it’s a new-construction home. Sure, you’ll be the first to move in, and everything will be fresh and unused — but this also means that no one has lived there long enough to discover the quirks and possible oversights […]
What’s The Average Cost to Build a 1500 Square Foot House?
We know buying a house is a huge investment that requires careful consideration, planning, and saving. According to the United States Census Bureau, the average-sized home in 2019 was 2,509 square feet and the average cost was $383,900. That means that in order to buy an average size house, you’d have to save $76,780 for […]
Count the Closing Costs: A Line-By-Line Guide to Closing Costs With A Mortgage
During the excitement of searching for a home and getting preapproved for a loan, closing costs may get overlooked. Many buyers tend to budget for their monthly mortgage payment and their down payment, but closing costs need to be considered in the equation as well. Can you still afford the home of your dreams when […]