Buying
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.
Dec. 9, 2011
Could you save more money when buying? It doesn’t hurt to askI think I lost some money. How? My wife and I probably would have qualified for assistance when we bought our first home. I’m not positive about that since we didn’t even explore the idea. Read more.
Nov. 14, 2011
Why has this great house been on the market for so long?If I told you a house had been on the market for the average amount of time for its neighborhood, would that affect your decision to make an offer? How about if I told you that it had been on the market for 13 months? Read more.
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