Buying a home for the first time can be complex and daunting, especially in a competitive housing market. A new book, “My First Home: A Step-by-Step Guide to Achieving the Ultimate American Dream,” aims to help first-time buyers navigate the process. Below are five tips from author Shashank Shekhar, a blogger, media source and radio…
Your house hunt has begun. You’ve saved some money, met with a mortgage lender to get preapproved and are ready to start looking. But how will you know when you’ve found the right one? Here are some factors to consider when making your decision. Location, location, location. There’s a reason this saying is so popular…
Here’s some good news for home buyers and owners burdened with student-loan debts: Mortgage investor Fannie Mae has just made sweeping rule changes that should make it easier for you to purchase a first home or do what is called a cash-out refinancing to pay off your student debt. Fannie’s new policies could be game-changers…
Before signing on the dotted line for your new home, make sure you know what your homeowners association (HOA) fees are and what they cover. Because most new planned communities have HOAs, whether you’re buying a detached home, condo or townhome, factoring in that added cost is a necessary part of your home-buying budget. Depending…
It’s that time of year again, the weather is finally starting to resemble something tolerable and spring cleaning begins. Whether you’re trying to declutter to sell your home, make room for new things, or just make some extra cash before that summer vacation, now is the perfect time to start planning a garage sale. Here…
Advice for decorating a small home is often about eliminating and deciding what to compromise on. But there are some things every home should have. Click here to read about seven essentials that are always worth making room for.
All the green smoothies and exercise in the world won’t keep your body healthy if you’re living in a contaminated environment. In order to keep your body happy and thriving, click here to read about RIS Media’s four quick and easy DIY projects to improve your home’s health.
