Completely and securely move out the old owners Moving into a new house is exciting — and exhausting. Don’t get comfortable, though, until you make the house yours completely. Before you go to bed that first night, get the locks changed. And re-key them all, because there’s likely a master key floating around that fits your locks. And keys marked “don’t duplicate” get copied...
1. Interest rates are low. "Rates are still historically low. If you purchase a home right now, you will be paying less to borrow more money," says Sayeeda Moore, a Re/Max Agent in Cranford, New Jersey. Wells Fargo is offering 2.875% on a 30-year mortgage, and NerdWallet says the national average is around 2.838%. According to mortgagereports.com, in 1981 that figure was 18%—and just twenty...
A home is a big commitment both of time and of money. Before you purchase one, it’s important to have a good handle on what you’re looking for, as well as what you and the other members of your household may need. This guide to the various kinds of houses on the market can help you find the right home for your lifestyle and budget. Home...