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Essential things to consider before turning in a home offer letter

Putting in an offer letter is a huge step in the home buying process. This letter means you’re deeply interested in the property and would like to move forward with purchasing the home. Making an informed decision before putting in an offer letter is crucial to making a good purchase decision, ...

Protecting your Home Gadgets from Hacking

Imagine your coffee maker switching on by itself, staying on for hours, overheating and becoming a fire hazard. That’s not science fiction. As more and more appliances incorporate Wi-Fi, the opportunities for hackers to play havoc with your home gadgets increase. How do you prevent that from happening? Here are some ...

How Much Funding Do You Need to Flip a House?

For many, flipping homes is lucrative. However, there are many costs associated with flipping a property, and it’s important to budget carefully for every detail. Here are the major costs to consider when determining how much funding you’ll need for a flip: Down Payments Just like buying a move-in ready house, buying ...

How to get rid of PMI payments

For many, owning a home goes from being a dream to reality through the use of a mortgage loan. To qualify for a mortgage loan, many lenders require their borrower’s to already have a down payment of at least 20 percent. If the homebuyer has less than a 20 percent down ...