Posted on October 13, 2018 by Rob Campbell
Last updated: Oct 13, 2018 17:56

Using a Mortgage Broker Versus Using a Bank

If you are looking to get a mortgage, there are two main avenues that you should explore. The first is using a mortgage broker and the second is a bank.

There are some mortgage brokers who operate as middlemen between the mortgage lenders and the banks. They help secure the financing for the homeowner. And then there are banks and lenders who deal directly with the homeowner to give the necessary financial loan on a retail level.

Around 10% of all home loan originations are by mortgage brokers. Let us take a brief look at how both operate. Continue reading →

Money Saving Tips from Professional Financial Entrepreneurs

There are never enough tips for saving money from experts. After all, they have loads of extra money-centric knowledge that can help you hit your savings goal. If the tips are familiar, they’ll serve as gentle reminders. Continue reading →

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Bob Gorman
Last updated: Mar 22, 2018 15:20

Home buying: how to sharpen your negotiation skills and save money

Are your negotiation skills really as good as you think they are?

So, while you may think you’ve got the skills to negotiate the best deal when buying a new home, you don’t want to leave it to chance. After all, this is no small ticket item; you’re going to be negotiating a deal on a property worth a few hundred thousand dollars or more.

According to a recent survey, Continue reading →

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Alyssa Gisseman
Last updated: Sep 13, 2017 22:54

7 Tips to Make Your New House Feel Like Home

After buying a new house, it can take some time to adjust to your new space. Here are seven tips to help you feel more at home instead of getting overwhelmed by all of the boxes.

1. Unpack

Unpacking all of your boxes is a daunting task; however, it is necessary to make your new house feel like home. Unpacking and finding a place for everything will help bring back familiar sights, while helping you get settled in. Continue reading →

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Tanya Gomez
Last updated: Mar 9, 2017 19:11

4 Lessons to Learn From a Successful Real Estate Investor

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Buying a property is regarded as an excellent investment. But, it takes the right route to achieve a good result. There are only two outcomes in real estate investments – success or failure. One thing’s for sure, though – we all want to have our dream home. The problem is, investing in a property may not be as smooth-sailing as you want it to be, especially when you are not prepared for it. Having an effective plan before you decide to invest is very important.

A successful real estate investor would never invest in a property impulsively. He must have a sound judgment before they jump into making decisions. First things first, he also has to consider these things if to increase the chance of succeeding at it. Continue reading →

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Raphael Rico Zamora
Last updated: Jan 26, 2017 11:43

Tips for a Hassle-free Move

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Yes! You’re finally moving to a new place! But before you get too excited with the transfer, there are few things you must consider to make sure you take off all the hassles associated with moving bulk materials to another location. If you don’t prepare in advance, you might end up carrying unnecessary items that only occupy more space. Also, you have to consider the owner of the land like the Continue reading →

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Raphael Rico Zamora
Last updated: Jan 17, 2017 10:12

Five Ways and Tips to Downsize Your Home

“Downsizing and simplifying your life is not about getting old. It is about letting go of things you cannot take with you and focusing on the legacy you will leave behind.” -Nikki Buckelew

“Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful” -William Morris

In life, moving is a natural milestone and it is inevitable. You may be moving from an ancestral house to a new family home which may be on a lush estate or a condominium unit such as the ones in the Continue reading →