Here is a form you can read or print if you need help with MyBean so you can get email alerts of listings in the style and price range you choose
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So you're pre-approved for a loan and ready to buy a new home. Besides your down payment, what other costs can you expect to incur to close the sale?
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Arsenic is a naturally occurring chemical found in soil and rocks. Too much arsenic can cause cancer. Half of all Maine homes have a structure that is made of wood treated with arsenic.
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Radon can be in your well water or in the air in your house. If you're buying or selling a home, you should understand how radon can effect you.
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Moving can be stressful. The more you plan ahead, the easier your move will be. Use our checklist to help you prepare for your next move.
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When you buy a home, especially a bank owned property, what kind of title are you getting "Insurable Title" or "Marketable Title" to the property? Is there really a difference and if so why should we care?
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Who really represents you in a real estate transaction. Make sure you understand how real estate agent help you. Are they working for you or with you.
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Lead is a potential health risk. Sellers must disclose information about lead paint in the home. Sellers or agents must give home buyers a copy of the EPA publication "Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home."
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Mold can cause health problems that range from itching eyes, sneezing and coughing to serious allergic reactions, asthma attacks and even permanent lung damage. What many people do not know is that mold could be growing in their homes right now.
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A few days before closing, visit your new home to check that the terms of your contract have been met and the conditions of the property has not changed significantly. Use this checklist as a guide but refer to your contract for additional items.
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Foreclosure is a process that allows a lender to recover the amount owed on a defaulted loan by selling or taking ownership (repossession) of the property securing the loan.
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The foreclosure process varies somewhat from state to state, and depends primarily on whether the state uses mortgages or deeds of trust for the purchase of real property. You should know your state foreclosure laws and process.
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When you're ready to buy your new home, have a plan and save your time and energy. Review this checklist for home buyers to have a better understanding of what to expect and help you create your plan.
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Selling your home? Use this checklist as a guide for getting your home ready to sell. Review our "STAGING TIPS" for additional recommendations.
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