2016

Tips For A Successful Winter Open House

A winter open house can be more challenging than one in spring or summer. Not only are there fewer buyers checking out the housing market, there are also weather and timing issues to contend with. If you must sell your home in the winter, use the following open house tips to make it go more smoothly. Tip #1: Avoid the holiday season The period from Thanksgiving to Christmas isn't the best time for an open house.

More Easily Reading Real Estate Listings

Real estate listings are a great way to find homes in a local area, but they are often written in a way that requires a little learning to master. For example, there are many abbreviations and certain keywords that buyers should look for when buying a home. Here's how anyone can better understand real estate listings. Abbreviations Are Heavily Used In Real Estate Listings Real estate listings often use a variety of abbreviations to make them easier to understand and to save money when paying for advertising space.

How to Sell a House in Winter

The winter season isn't typically thought of as the best time to sell a home, but sometimes you have no choice. The key is to make your home attractive to what buyers are looking out for during the cold winter months. As with any season, a lot is about staging. The following tips can help you make a good impression on buyers even when the weather outside is less than delightful.

Can You Rent A House Or An Apartment With Poor Credit?

Credit comes up a lot, even when you're renting. However, even if your credit isn't the best, there are still ways for you to get your hands on the keys to an apartment or house for rent. Here are a few things you can do to make that happen. You Might Not Have Any Issues at All It's very possible you will not have any issues at all. Go through with the process.

History at Home -- 4 Steps for Buying a Victorian House of Your Own

Buying a Victorian home is a chance to own a piece of history that's both beautiful and unique. From the ornate architecture to the classic silhouette, Victorian style may be the most famous and well-loved home style in America. But, it also has some unique challenges. How can you know how to choose the right home for you and meet those challenges? Here is a quick guide to get you started.