Evaluating Rental Investment Properties
The Harton Team is working with a nice handful of investors at any given time, some looking for "flips" that can bought, renovated and re-sold quickly for a decent return, and other looks to build their...
Over Half of Housing Markets Hit Price Peaks
RISMEDIA, Monday, February 13, 2017— More than half of housing markets saw home sale prices peak at the end of 2016, according to the National Association of REALTORS®' (NAR) recently released quarterly...
Newlyweds: Here Are 5 Factors to Consider when Buying Your New Home
Congratulations on the wedding! No you and your spouse are ready for the next exciting milestone: homeownership. There are so many factors you need to keep in mind and you want it to be a pleasant...
Measuring Up: How Square Footage Is Calculated
If you’re selling or buying a home today, square footage is an important number to know. But, how exactly is it calculated?Mathematically speaking, the way to calculate square footage of a rectangular or...
Converting A Garage To Expand Your Home’s Living Area
Looking For A Way To Enlarge Your Home Without Having To Break The Piggy Bank For A Full-Scale Addition? A Garage Conversion Typically Adds About 600 Square Feet. Is It Time To Break The Bad News To Your Car?
A Refinance Surprise! You Just Received A Check From Your Escrow Account
Did You Know You Might Be Eligible For An Escrow Refund? When You Refinance, You Essentially Pay Off Your Existing Mortgage Loan And Take Out A New One. If You Are Moving To A New Lender, This Will Trigger An...
Closing/Settlement Costs
Chances are title insurance isn’t one of the many things on your mind when you buy or refinance a home. It should be. Without it, you run the risk of losing your house. What is it and why is it so important?
These Financial Bombs Don’t Have To Keep You From Owning A Home
Rebounding From Bankruptcy Or Foreclosure Takes Time. That Doesn’t Mean You Have To Put Your Home-Buying Dreams On Hold Forever. Did You Know That You May Be Able To Close On A Home Loan Just A Few Years...
