It was around the time when Google was going public that I asked myself for the first time: What is so special about this company that makes them so successful in business? I think yesterday I found the answer! I will grant you that Google is the number one search engine company in the world with a market...

It is finally here! Just like an infection that sooner or later reaches the healthy organs of the body, the housing market is showing strains in parts of the country that were previously going strong. First let me clarify that I am not joining any panic bandwagon here. I never really bought into the...

If you’re an aspiring real estate investor, it is crucial to know that there are two kinds of “foreclosures” and to understand the difference between them. When a home is initially foreclosed by the lender, its put up for sale at the monthly foreclosure auction at the county courthouse....

I have been wanting to write this post for quite some time as this topic bothers me somewhat. In my opinion, prospective investors deserve to know the facts about the true value of certain services so that they can make an informed decision. If you ever search the Internet for foreclosures (or some variation...

Fresh off a deal falling through in the 11th hour and 45 minutes, I feel very compelled to write this post about the need for earnest money deposit release rules to change. In this particular deal, the buyer had an approved loan, we were two days from closing, they changed their mind for no reason whatsoever...

If you are in the market to purchase a home, it is important to get a great deal on the price as well as getting the amenities and specifications you are looking for. The wide majority of buyers jump right into the first home they like and end up paying retail price when they could have purchased a bank...

Whether you are buying your first home or moving to a different place, the process of buying a home is a very exciting one. Often, after having found the perfect home and put it under contract, buyers waste no time thinking about how they are going to make this new home, their home. And that leads to...

If you’ve ever gone shopping to Wal Mart or somewhere and have seen (or bought) a 50-pack box of Kleenex that was on special for $4.99, this post will make a lot of sense to you. Home builders, just like grocery stores have inventories and when those inventories age, meaning when those already...

No matter what you hear on the endless commercials on radio and TV, your credit score as a reflection of your credit standing is one of the most important factors that a lender will consider when reviewing a loan. Your credit score gives the lender an idea about your past payment history or creditworthiness...

If you have ever discussed your options with your insurance agent (be it for your home or not), you might have gotten confused a time or ten about all the complex and confusing terminology that they use. In this article we will cover the main forms of insurance for your home, your options when it comes...