USDA has some detailed rules for the homes that get approved for the USDA home loan. All homes will be inspected by an appraiser and must meet the rules before the loan can be closed.

We have assembled a list of some of the most important preventative maintenance tasks to give you some help in taking care of your property.

Housing doesn't have to be expensive. If you'd like to save money on housing, check out this list, where I give you all my best tips.

Well, it’s the last day of 2019 and even though most of the holidays are behind us, this is still technically the holiday season and your home may be on the market or you might be considering listing. Is it a good idea to sell over the holidays or as soon as the new year hits? There are pros and cons to selling a property at different times of the year and there are good and bad days of the week to list as well. Let’s discuss some of these advantages and disadvantages so that you get your home sold for the right price at the right time.

Without a doubt, the FHA loan is one of the most popular mortgage programs among first time home buyers. The reasons for this are quite simple. FHA has a low down payment requirement, they have forgiving credit requirements, and their rates are just as good as conventional loans.

Lots of research, and basic math, have shown this theory to be an overall bad idea. Understanding why you should avoid the worst home, and what to do in its place, is a much better way to spend your time and money.

According to a recent update from the Federal Housing Administration, also called FHA, there are higher loan amounts available.

The overall strong real estate market has seen major booms in the last few years. The increase in average prices have led to a change in the conventional loan limit, yet again.

Learn the pros and cons of a rent to own contract. Knowing the difference between a lease option and a lease-purchase agreement can save you thousands!

Finding a mortgage for a second home can be expensive. The down payment requirement is high, the interest rate is not as great as a loan for a primary home and there are other restrictions. However, if you find yourself in need of buying a home for an elderly parent or an adult child with disabilities, Fannie Mae has you covered with the Family Opportunity Mortgage.

Where to even begin? The mortgage modification process can be tricky and confusing. Advantage Legal Group in the Seattle area has helped hundreds of homeowners get relief, keep their homes and off #MortgageMediation with the #washingtonstateforeclosurefairnessact

Comparing homes and finding the right one to match your needs is only part of the journey to becoming a homeowner. Another part of the journey is to research an area before buying a home.

Things You May Love About a Home Now But Hate Later – When we are shopping for a home we can get all dreamy and excited about finding all of the things we want on our list in a home, and maybe some extra style features we didn’t expect to fall in love with. All of a sudden we are falling hard for a home and putting in an offer anxiously hoping the seller accepts our offer because “we have to have that house.”Things You May Love About a Home Now But Hate Later Sometimes, when we develop a love for something the romance can fade and home features we thought we would love aren’t really our favorites. We may even wish we had the time and/or mone

Lots of experts provide solid information about what to do when it is time to sell a home. This article is a twist on that idea by offering advice on what NOT to do.

Thanks to social media, there are lots of dedicated groups where people can join and get information about a number of topics. Reddit has grown to rival some of the other major social media platforms, and I felt it was time to add a Reddit real estate bloggers group.

The uncertainty of buying or selling real estate right now seems a bit scary but so many agents and brokerages are doing all they can to keep people safe and ensure successful transactions for buyers and sellers. Here is some of the advice from agents and Realtors® across the country.

There really is no substitute to being ready, so do not procrastinate, and be sure to follow the tips found in this article to prepare your home for a newborn!

Looking for rustic kitchen ideas? Here are 10 simple and effective rustic kitchen ideas to help turn that space into something you are excited about.

Here are several key tips to get you started on the right path towards leading and living a minimalist lifestyle. The process of removing possessions from your life may help you realize that those things taking up the most space in your life were actually possessing you! If you are moving into a new home or apartment, now is the time to embrace the opportunity to make a change.

Here are several hidden home expenses consumers need to know about, understand, and plan for when they are ready to purchase a home. There is no reason to get caught off-guard. Home ownership is an awesome experience and very few people regret making the plunge. This is especially true if you take your responsibilities seriously. A little tender loving care for your most expensive purchase will keep it looking its best the entire time you own the home. An added benefit is potentially less work to be done if/when you decide it is time to sell your home too.