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By Craig Johnson

What Usually Causes a Home to Fail Inspection?

When a sale falls through after a home inspection, it's often because the buyer's expectations didn't match reality.

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A home inspection is a professional evaluation of the structural and mechanical systems of the home. The resulting report can reassure homebuyers, influence their starting offer, or scare them off. Many sellers also pay for home inspections so they can get ahead of any potential problems. An inspector will point out things that happened so graduall...
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Major Purchase

Tax Lien Investing Explained

In many states you can buy the right to collect someone's tax debt and charge high interest, but proceed with caution.
Getting Started

How to Find Out Who Owns a Property

Are you trying to find out the ownership details of a particular home or property? We discuss numerous avenues to determine a property's owner.
Home Loan

How Do I Get a USDA Home Loan?

Discover if a USDA home loan is right for you and if you qualify.
Mortgage Refinance

Can You Refinance an FHA Loan?

Despite the unique features of an FHA loan, refinancing one is a lot like a conventional loan.
Home Loans

FHA Loans vs. Conventional Loans: Key Differences

We explain the many differences between FHA loans a conventional home loans.
Home Buying

Joint Tenancy With Right of Survivorship: What to Know

Set yourself up for a smoother transfer of a home in trying times by signing on for joint tenancy with right of survivorship.
Buying a Home

What Does Contingent Mean in Real Estate?

If you’ve ever wondered what contingency means in real estate terms, you’re in the right place. Read on to find out more.
Getting Started

What Is Digital Real Estate?

Find out what digital real estate is and if you should start investing!
Home Buying

Grantee vs Grantor in Real Estate Explained

Grantee vs grantor simplified. We explain these common real estate roles.
VA Home Loan

VA Construction Loans Explained

How a VA construction loan works: Borrow and build exactly the home you want.
Buying a Home

How You Can Avoid Paying PMI

Putting 20% down is the surefire way to avoid PMI, but here are three other ways.
News & Views

Higher Rates, Lower Prices. The Housing Market Course Correction Is Here.

As sellers scramble, buyers suddenly find themselves in the catbird seat.
Buying a Home

Silver Linings Playbook: Why Higher Rates Are Actually Good for Homebuyers

It’s counterintuitive, sure. It also just so happens to be true.
Buying a Home

Hot Features You Should Look for in a New Home

Trends change; these are the feaures people want in new homes today.
Buying a Home

Saving for a Down Payment: 5 Straightforward Tips

The money represents your instant equity in the new home, and with this advice you can save more.
Solar News

Senator's New Bill Means Big Solar Incentives, But Will It Pass?

Homeowners clamoring for more solar incentives may get their wish.
Solar News

Revealed: World's Biggest Solar Battery

Record-breaking storage technology extends the viability of utility-scale solar after dark.
Solar News

Will Biden’s Plan Really Cut 30% Off the Cost of Solar?

The White House claims Build Back Better will do just that.
Solar Basics

Can You Add a Battery to Your Existing Solar Energy System?

Everything you need to know about adding a battery after the fact.
Energy Saving Tips

4 Little Projects to Cut Energy Costs Throughout the House

Green guru shares money-saving tips from basement to attic.
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