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Bridge loans: What you should know

Like traditional mortgages, bridge loans are commonplace in real estate transactions. This form of short-term loan can help buyers in a variety of situations, including covering a down payment or using it as a second mortgage.Here is some important information to know about bridge loans:What is a bridge loan?A bridge ...

4 Golden Rules to Finding a Home You’ll Love

If you want or need to sell your current home, one thing you might be wondering is, “How will we find and buy our next dream home?” Fortunately, there’s no mystery to how to do that. Simply follow the “golden rules”! Create a profile. Decide what kind of home you want ...

Renting Vs. Buying – Which is Right for You?

Photo by Athitat Shinagowin via Shutterstock You’ll often hear it stated that paying rent is throwing money down the drain. As a motivation to buy a home, however, that might not be the best idea. A rule of thumb is that if you can purchase a home for fifteen times what ...

How to Waterproof Your Home

Photo by Martinelle via Pixabay One of the things that people may not think about when buying a house is waterproofing the crawlspace or basement. However, this is one of the biggest home maintenance items to address. You may not think of it because waterproofing is usually done when the house is ...