Archive for December 2019

Renters paid $4.5 trillion in rent in the last 10 years

In 2019 alone, $512 billion in rent was paid to landlords

Landlords have had a very lucrative decade.

During the 2010s, U.S. renters paid about $4.5 trillion in rent, according to Zillow. That’s more than the 2018 GDP of the …

Twelve, Six and Three Month Plan for First-Time Home Buyers

Couple deciding to buy a homeFirst-time home buyers want to know what they should be doing to successfully secure a property.  Whether you’re buying alone or with somebody else, in the city or in the country, for yourself or as an investment, it helps to …

Great Reasons to Buy a Home During the Holidays

Holiday home buyingMoving during the holidays can be unpleasant with all the seasonal activities and obligations. However, there are plenty of positives to buying a home during the holidays that may make the headaches of moving worth the effort.

  1. Less Competition –

Have You Budgeted for Closing Costs?

Saving for a down payment is a key step in the homebuying process, and it’s not the only piece you need to include in your budget. Another factor that’s important to plan for are the closing costs required to obtain …

Questions to Ask When Choosing a Home Warranty

A home warranty is important
Real estate professionals know how to help their clients find their dream home, but they don’t always know how to make a home buyer to find the best home warranty.

When shopping for a home warranty, here are the important …