Understanding FHA Home Loans
Because of lower down payment requirements and less stringent lending standards, FHA loans are popular with mortgage...
To Rent Or Buy? Finance Issues
Owning your own home is a huge commitment, not just to the building you buy and the area you choose to live in, but...
Building Your Wish-list
There’s a difference between what you need and what you want. We all need a place to eat, sleep and call home, but...
Mortgage Rules to Follow
Whether this is your first home or fourth, really understanding your mortgage and how it works is crucial. After...
The World of Real Estate Markets
Real estate is “property consisting of land and the buildings on it, along with its natural resources such as...
Top Factors For Homebuyers
Buying a house can be a daunting task, even for someone who has owned several homes. Here aresome helpful hints for...
What’s a Housing Code?
A a housing code, or a building code, or building control, is a set of rules that specify the minimum standards for...
Fighting Real Estate Fraud
Fraud and investment scams abound at all levels of the real estate market – whether it be a contractor who charges...
The Art of House Hunting
There comes a time when having the freedom to up sticks and move around starts to lose its shine. You begrudge...
Title Insurance: Who Needs It?
Who needs title insurance? Anyone who owns a house! Title insurance is a policy of insurance that provides coverage...
A Broker’s Responsibility
A broker is an individual or party (brokerage firm) that arranges transactions between a buyer and a seller for a...
Buying a Home: The Basics
As a first-time buyer, there is much to consider. Here we have a look at some of the factors that may influence your...
