A retirement fund is an important thing to have. When you are old enough to retire, you want to make sure you have enough money to live comfortably without having to work much at all. Hopefully, you will be able to save up enough during your working years to do this, but it’s never too … Continued
Every cloud, as they say, has a silver lining – even if that silver lining is a bit tarnished. One good thing to come out of the coronavirus pandemic for homebuyers and homeowners who want to refinance is the recent rate cuts. “The Federal Reserve has cut short-term interest rates by 1.5 percentage points in less … Continued
This is certainly a time of uncertainty as both personal and economic life have suffered major upheavals. But a couple of things remain pretty certain throughout all this. The stock market is as volatile as ever with its recent dramatic fall. And interest rates look to remain low, which is good news for home buyers, … Continued
For many people, a rule of thumb is to avoid an FSBO listing at all costs, whether they’re buying or selling. They do whatever they can to avoid listing their houses for sale by owner – even if it costs them more – and they also steer clear of looking at homes not listed with … Continued
Changing your residence can be full of unexpected moving costs, and the numbers can add up quickly. To properly prepare, both buyers and sellers need to know about these costs so no one is surprised at the last minute. Here are 5 unexpected moving costs Middletown buyers and sellers should be aware of. INSURANCE COVERAGE AND … Continued
Cloudy title is one of those terms that you don’t hear much about until it happens to you. And when it happens to a buyer or a seller, it can quickly tank a sale right before it’s ready to go through. To protect yourself as either a buyer or a seller, it’s important to understand what … Continued
When you’re buying or selling a home, it can be difficult to get closing costs explained in a way you understand easily. From knowing whether your purchase is subject to an escrow deposit to knowing who pays the appraisal fee, it can be confusing. Closing costs – or the fees associated with the purchase of … Continued
You’ve searched long and hard for the best real estate agent in Middletown, but there’s just something about the one you’ve chosen that doesn’t sit right with you. How can you tell if you’ve selected a bad real estate agent? Here are 5 signs you’re working with a bad real estate agent in Middletown: LACKING COMMUNICATION Your … Continued
When buying and selling a home, looking out for real estate scams is often last on many people’s list. They’re more worried about making sure the price is right, things go smoothly, and the whole process gets done quickly. However, scams do happen, and all homeowners need to be aware of them to protect themselves. Here are … Continued
Getting ready to move into your new house in Middletown is exciting and stressful at the same time. You need to pack all your belongings, figure out how to get them to the new house, and put them in the places they best fit. But before you take that first moving box into your new house, … Continued