I just got my yearly reminder to go check my credit report and make sure everything is correct. This is a step that needs to be done prior to applying for a mortgage. You always want to make sure the errors are corrected and you know exactly what should and should not be on that credit report. ... Continue Reading » about Checking Your Credit Report
Parrish Homeowners – What’s an ADU?
There was a time when it was common for multiple generations to live in the same home. Today, it’s not uncommon for aging parents to move in with their kids or for college students who are trying to get their finances in order to move in. What’s an ADU? Some homeowners use their extra space to ... Continue Reading » about Parrish Homeowners – What’s an ADU?
3 Pitfalls to Avoid When Playing in the Real Estate Game
So you’ve seen your umpteenth infomercial with the guy in his neatly pressed button-upped white T-Shirt grinning ear to ear waving his rock-solid no-money-down rags-to-riches real estate investment course for 3 easy payments of a gazillion dollars (but only if you call now) and now you are thinking, ... Continue Reading » about 3 Pitfalls to Avoid When Playing in the Real Estate Game
Bank Foreclosures
Bank foreclosure real estate, also referred to as REOs (Real Estate Owned), is foreclosed real estate that is owned by the bank due to an unsuccessful foreclosure auction. There are several reasons the home may have not sold at the auction. The most common reason is negative equity- the bank ... Continue Reading » about Bank Foreclosures
Baby-Proof Your Home in Palmetto
Whether you or your guests have children, it’s essential to baby-proof your home. Not only will it put your mind at ease, but it will go a long way to put your guests mind at ease as well. Here’s a few strategies to make your home safer for yourself and others. Here’s a few strategies to make ... Continue Reading » about Baby-Proof Your Home in Palmetto
Affordable Homes: Real Estate in Nation’s 10 Most Cheap, Livable Metro Areas
The 10 most livable and most affordable real estate metro areas in the United States have a number of other favorable characteristics in common, according to a new HouseHunt “Current Real Estate Market Conditions” survey conducted by HouseHunt, Inc., a consumer-oriented Internet firm that provides ... Continue Reading » about Affordable Homes: Real Estate in Nation’s 10 Most Cheap, Livable Metro Areas