Apartments.com recently published the results of their 2014 survey of what matters the most to renters when finding a new place to live. Some of the results might surprise you. As a matter of fact, only 21% of the 2,500 respondents said living in a cool...
In 2013, the Federal Trade Commission reported that 1 in 4 consumers have found errors on their credit reports that could affect their score. At the same time, the overwhelming majority of Americans fail to check their credit report at least once in a year. Knowing how...
When moving into a new house or apartment with roommates, it's important to find a fair way of determining how much each person should pay for rent. As a matter of fact, this should be discussed and agreed upon before even applying for the apartment....
Less than 20% of Americans check their credit report in any given year, even though it's free. No hidden fees, no credit card required. You can check your credit report once per year for absolutely no cost The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires each of...
By Rebecca Reich/January 20, 2015 You've followed the usual house hunting tips like, "bring a camera and take pictures so you can compare places later." You always test the water pressure and inquire about the average utility bills. But sure enough, once you move in...
January 12, 2015 by Marc Lebowitz Single family home sales in December 2014 were 597 in Ada County, an increase of 3.5% compared to December 2013. YTD total sales are down 2.5% compared to this time last year; 7,764 homes sold compared to 7,7,964. Total dollar volume for...
By Barbara Pronin, RISMedia Columnist Looking for that perfect house can be daunting enough on your own. With children in tow, it can seem impossible-but it isn't if you prepare. To help make house hunting with children more manageable, take a few tips from Riverside, Calif....
By Keith Loria [su_quote] “More than ever, homebuyers are relying on real estate agents and brokers to help them with their home purchase regardless of whether the home they are buying is a foreclosure, short sale, or even a FSBO sale because they need a real estate...
By Keith Loria Searching for a home can be a frustrating process. You might love the kitchen but hate the bathroom. The master bedroom might not have the walk-in closets you desire, or maybe you were hoping to install a home theater room, but none of...
By Dan Steward Those who missed taking advantage of the first-time buyer tax credit but who are still planning the purchase of their first home, continue to have a wealth of opportunities in today’s marketplace. A few smart steps can save first-time buyers thousands of dollars....