Retiring to Cottage Country? Start Your Homework Early!

Ontario's cottage country is home to thousands of lakes and rivers and many retirees. Buying a retirement home in the country requires a lot of research particularly in winter when several feet of snow can change the outlook dramatically. These tips could help avoid costly mistakes.

Tybee Island Real Estate

Tybee Island - A hidden jewel among beachfront property.

The Story of Lisa and Lori and Your Mortgage

This story is all about mortgages and how we deal with them. Lisa and Lori each earn $55,000 a year from their respective jobs. Both have $35,000 in savings. They live in Vancouver, British Columbia so a starter condo will set them back to the tune of $350,000...

Don't Goof - Inspect The Roof

This article reveals some techniques to save you a TON of money and put bargaining chips in your hands.

#2 of The 6 Basic Steps To Buying A Home In Florida

The second of the six steps to buying a house, condo or townhouse in Florida is where most problems can occur and where most buyers fail to adequately prepare in a timely manner. To be successful in purchasing the property you want it is important to begin to arrange financing early enough. This second article in a series of six will explain the benefits of preparing your financing in a timely manner and the pitfalls you might encounter if you don't.

Find Golf Property in Spain

Tips for finding accommodations for a golf vacation in Spain.

Jumpstarting Your New Home Search

Stop staling on buying that new home. Now is the time and this is your window of opportunity. What could be better than lower than normal prices and lots of inventory?

Finding the Perfect House

Is the perfect house a myth is or is it an achievable objective? Is it possible to set the bar so high that it undermines a buyer's ability to find a home? Yes it is. But, a few simple changes in your criteria and outlook can put you back on track to finding a great home.

Timing in Home Buying

Home buying during the winter months can be unexpectedly rewarding. There is less buying competition, and the sellers who keep their homes on the market are often exceptionally motivated.

Buying a New Home? Hire a Home Inspector

Should you hire an independent home inspector when buying a new home (newly constructed)? The answer is YES! I even claim that is it more important in newly constructed homes than older homes.

First Time Homebuyers: Strategies For Success

The real estate market is ripe for first time home buyers. For not much more than monthly rent, it makes good sense to jump into the market now while mortgage rates are still low.

Georgia Home Buyers: Now You Can Overcome Past Bad Credit With the NEW FHA Loan!

FHA loans allow homebuyers with credit problems to buy a home at the same low interest rate as borrowers with perfect credit.

#6 of The 6 Basic Steps to Buying a Home in Florida

The closing is where the final paperwork is signed, money is exchanged and the property rights transferred for the house, condo or townhouse you're buying in Florida. But it is also your last chance to make sure everything has been done correctly. Do you know what to watch out for at this point?

Finding the Perfect Home - Does it Exist?

Ask almost anyone who has lived in their home for a number of years if they would change something about their home, and usually you will hear a list of things they would like to improve or change.