Buyers often wonder: “Can you use your 401k funds to buy a home?” We researched three expert sites to find the answer: First, Investopedia says: “Yes, but it’s not usually a good idea.”; Then, Rocket Mortgage says: “There are good reasons for not using your 401(k) to...
Homebuyers often ask: “What debt to income ratio do I need to buy a home?”. We’ll show you the ratio that most mortgage lenders seek when qualifying you to buy a home. KEY TAKEAWAYS Mortgage lenders use your debt-to-income ratio to measure your ability to repay...
Some home sellers want to save money by selling their homes without using a Realtor. Nothing wrong with that as long as they learn how to sell a house without a Realtor. We’ll show you the steps you need to take to sell your home without using a Realtor. KEY...
Expecting to purchase a new home soon? Here’s a complete list of things to buy for your new home. Key Takeaways The most important rooms for buying essentials include your kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, entryway, and smart home essentials. Your moving day requires...
Buyers and sellers need to know the difference between successful versus unsuccessful real estate agents. Only work with successful real estate agents. The measure of success for a real estate agent often includes: A large percentage of transaction closings; A high...
Homebuyers often ask: “Do I need a Realtor to buy a home?”. We are going to show you how to buy a California home without a Realtor. First of all, it’s perfectly legal to buy a home on your own without using a Realtor or a real estate agent. Read our helpful...
Want to learn how to find the best neighborhoods to buy a home for value? We’ll show you. Location determines value, also appearance, accessibility, and amenities. You probably saw the famous real estate slogan, “Location, location, location”. The problem is that most...
Knowing the worst neighborhoods to buy a home makes it easier to find one worth buying in. An old real estate saying “location, location, location” emphasizes the importance of where you buy your next home. Sometimes, a bad neighborhood isn’t obvious. After all, you...
Our Gaslamp Quarter San Diego real estate spotlight focuses on a 16-block historical neighborhood in Downtown San Diego. Also known as the Gaslamp District, it’s one of the oldest neighborhoods. The Gaslamp Quarter offers plenty of nightlife and entertainment venues....
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