An Inside Look at Your Monthly Mortgage Payment

Each month you send off a hefty chunk of money to your mortgage company. If you’re like most people, it represents 25 percent to 30 percent of your income. That payment is split into as many as five parts. Take a look. The payment against the principal amount of the loan.  Say you took out […]The po

Twelve Things That Might Scare Buyers Off

Your home might be your castle, but when it’s time to sell, it’s also time to put away anything that could scare buyers away. Here are twelve things you should remove or hide when showing your house may cause a potential buyer to start edging toward the exit. Odors. Have a friend, neighbor or your [

When Is a Room Not a Room?

When selling your house, does room count matter? What defines a room? And who gets to decide? What does the appraiser say? And how much will it affect my bottom dollar? Who is defining the room? Although there is some general agreement in the real estate world on what counts as a room, it can […]The