The Pros of Paying a Home With Cash Versus a Mortgage

Article written by HPB Legal A home is one of the largest single transactions that you’ll make in your lifetime. When it comes to homeownership, you have either the choice of paying with cash or through a mortgage. There’s much to contemplate when deciding which route you’re going to take – starting with the benefits…

Preparation is Key for Homebuying

Don’t let purchasing a home become an intimidating endeavor. Sure, the entire process is a learning experience, and mistakes are bound to be made. But, with enough preparation and due diligence, you’ll get through the process unscathed. Find the Right Real Estate Agent Before you begin searching for homes online or at open houses, you’re…

Selling a Classic: New York’s Flatiron Building

By Phin Upham When the Flatiron building first debuted, it received some mixed reviews. It’s one of New York’s most iconic buildings today, but it opened to complaints about the number of windows. One review at the time suggested that one would have a wonderful office to watch the proceedings below, but a terrible one…

Reasons Why You Should Sell Your Home With An Agent

Selling your home seems like an easy task. You maintain control and leverage of your home. Knowing that you saved over $15,000 by not hiring an agent may seem even more appealing. Think again, this process is much harder than it seems to be. There are even significant consequences that can come with making a…

The Best Regions To Live In The USA

If you are a parent and have young children, safety and crime rates might be a major concern for you. The safety of a region is generally determined by factors such as the crime rate, the number of sex offenders per head of inhabitant and a good score in the peace index. If you are…

Health of Real Estate in New Jersey

Observers and experts of the real estate market in New Jersey have recently noticed several factors that might bring them to believe that the housing crisis is recovering. A group of realty experts, the National Association of Realtors, also known as NAR has recently brought figures to the public that have shown that there is…

Factors Affecting Real Estate Choice

When buying a property, there are several factors that might determine your choice. The following list might give you some ideas on factors to consider on your next house or apartment choice. An unobstructed view and light A house or apartment that is open to the outdoors would let in a lot of natural light.…

10 Things Your Real Estate Agent Won’t Tell You

In an ideal world, your real estate agent serves as an advocate, confidant and maybe even a marriage counselor, guiding you through one of the biggest (and often fraught) financial decisions of your life. In reality, he’s a salesperson who earns a commission based on what a house sells for. This means brokers have an…

Top Tips on Purchasing Real Estate

Article submitted by Jerry Armen Looking into purchasing a new home? No matter where you plan to relocate, there are several things you need to follow in order to get the best home option for you and your family. This article will help guide beginners or for people who would want to get the best deal…