For those of you who have ever tried to by a home, there’s a chance that you may have experienced your offer being rejected. It can be a tough thing to accept because you become excited about the property. When your offer is declined, you can’t help but feel discouraged, so if you want to prevent your offer from being refused, here are some tips to use to make sure you have as … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2015
How to Get Rid of Clutter In Your Home
When you are a homeowner, you will eventually have a buildup of stuff you don’t need. Whether you have a pile of junk accumulating in your garage, in your attic, or in a corner of a spare room, you’ll need to clean out the clutter, sooner or later. Although it might be tempting to keep some of this stuff because you think you might need it again someday or it holds some … [Read more...]
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Living in “Mini” Homes
Recently, you’ve probably seen stories here and there about people living in mini homes, a trend that has been gaining popularity and is an antidote to spending a lot on traditional homes. While looking at these mini homes, which usually only take up a few hundred square feet, it’s easy to see the appeal of living in such a home, but it’s also easy to see the limitations. We’ll … [Read more...]
Passaic County Affordability: The Monthly Payment You Need to Buy a Home in Passaic is as Low as it’s Been for the Past 20 Years
Homes in Passaic County are about as affordable as they have been in over 20 years. What do I mean by that? It’s simple. Basically, the monthly mortgage payment it takes to purchase the average-priced home in Passaic is about as low as it’s been since 1985. If you look at the attached graph, you’ll see what I’m talking about. On that graph, we’ve plotted the monthly … [Read more...]
Bergen County Affordability: The Monthly Payment You Need to Buy a Home in Bergen is as Low as it’s Been for the Past 35 Years
Homes in Bergen County are about as affordable as they have been in over 30 years. What do I mean by that? It’s simple. Basically, the monthly mortgage payment it takes to purchase the average-priced home in Bergen is about as low as it’s been since 1985. If you look at the attached graph, you’ll see what I’m talking about. On that graph, we’ve plotted the monthly payment … [Read more...]