Have you heard the term "encroachment" and wondered what it meant as it pertains to real estate. Sometimes it is discovered that a neighbor has constructed something that crosses the property lines into an adjoining property. This is what's referred to as an encroachment.

Regardless of which side you are currently on, this article will dive into some of the advantages and disadvantages of a homeowner association and give you information to help you make a good decision for your next home purchase.

Are you going to be moving soon? If you are selling your home, you may discover that in order to make your property look its best you'll need temporary storage. Fortunately, there are a few storage options worth your consideration. Let's take a look at what might work best.

Ask any real estate agent and they will tell you the importance of having a presentable home. There are very few things that are more essential in home sales than a good first impression. Having a bunch of junk thrown around the inside and outside of your home will not do you any favors.

A USDA home loan has several pros that make it appealing to a variety of homebuyers and also some cons.

One of the questions that many folks have who don't stay completely up to date on the current tax laws is if they will need to pay taxes on the sale of a second home they own. We will take a look at what you need to know about your finances from a tax standpoint.

This article covers some of the most common issues that appear on home inspection reports and what they can mean in terms of either repairing the problem or choosing to look for a different home.

Are you trying to find a home to purchase but have found the going to be difficult? Right now there is a housing inventory shortage across the country which has created an environment that is challenging to say the least to get a home. One of the options you may want to consider is an off-market property.

Are you planning on buying a home that needs work? If you are a first-time buyer or have a limited spending budget it is not uncommon to be looking at fixer-upper properties. Fixer-upper homes of course come with the task of making them more functional and sometimes livable as well.

The following article provides a summary of the top home maintenance items for new homeowners.

When you buy or sell a home there is a distinct possibility you may find out you need storage space. There are a few reasons why this could happen but the most likely is the timing for closing on a house. Sometimes schedules just don't align and temporary storage may be needed. There are of course multiple options for storing your possessions.

Do you have a strong desire to purchase a home but don't have the greatest credit in the world? If you are renting a home, you may be tired of making your landlord rich. Wanting to own a house is not an uncommon feeling. After all, they don't call homeownership the American dream for anything.

If you have never purchased a home before, you're probably giving some thought to either buying a condo or a single-family home. Without a doubt, there are pros and cons to each housing choice. Buying a house is pretty straightforward. Buying a condo, however, can be a bit more complicated.

Are you planning on selling your home in the near future? Have you been contemplating if there are any tax consequences that you need to know about? Selling a house today brings with it the increased chance of capital gains tax. Why? Real Estate markets all across the country have exploded!

Who would pay for bad news? Real estate buyers. Now, I get it; no one wants the bad news and most, if not all, are looking for the good news. But you pay the home inspector to tell you as much about a home as possible, regardless of the sometimes shocking truth of it. But that news is what prompts the next step in a real estate transaction. If it's good news, you're likely to move forward in the deal; bad news and you may rescind the offer altogether.

When you are buying or selling a home it is not unusual for real estate agents to take for granted some of the lingoes they use on a daily basis. At times agents just think that all consumers should know every real estate term. Once such term is the word "pending".

Have you heard the term en suite bedroom or bathroom and wondered what the heck it meant? You are not alone as many people have no idea what en suite means. We will take a deep dive so you know the exact meaning of an en suite bedroom and bath.

Are you considering physically moving the house you own? If so, you are not alone. There are many folks who research the possibility of relocating their home either to a different spot on their property or another lot altogether.

Take the time to understand how this ratio works and what you can do to bolster your chances of getting approved for a home mortgage.

Do you plan on purchasing your first house in the coming year? If so, you are probably looking forward to the day you will either be moving out of a rental property or the family home you grew up in. Whatever the case may be the thought of becoming a homeowner is probably tantalizing.