Buying, 2012
May 10, 2012
A simple way to put yourself in a stronger negotiating position that’s really hard to doThere’s a simple thing you can do to put yourself in a powerful negotiating position: If you want something, don’t care about getting it. Read more.
Apr. 27, 2012
What do they know?When people hear that my fiancé and I are looking to buy our first house, they frequently offer lessons learned from their own experiences … though they can sometimes contradict. Read more.
Apr. 20, 2012
How I chose a home in about six minutes (and how you can, too)I’m usually a deliberate decision-maker. So why did my wife and I make an offer on a home just a few minutes after first seeing it? Read more.
Apr. 2, 2012
A first-time homebuyer’s advantageMy fiancé and I decided to make the transition from renters to homeowners at the start of the new year. And, of course, the step between the two roles requires us to temporarily become house hunters. Read more.
Mar. 19, 2012
Going green doesn’t have to break the bankIf you’re in the market for an existing home, you’ll find all kinds of great properties that could use some updates. But what if you’re looking beyond paint and curtains to more “green” improvements? Read more.
Feb. 2, 2012
Do the math … affordability of homes depends on many factorsI did some math this morning when I saw 30-year mortgage rates still under 4%. That’s unbelievably low. Read more.
Jan. 13, 2012
Don’t take anyone’s word for itNegotiations were tense when I bought a used backyard play house for my two-year-old. The seller wanted $60. I countered with $50. We consulted our attorneys, faxed amended offers back and forth – include the plastic fireplace logs or no deal – but finally settled on $52.75. Read more.
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