It’s not always easy to build a house. In fact, it can be downright stressful at times, especially as costs rise, your budget shrinks, and suddenly the weather takes a turn and makes it impossible to do anything for several weeks. While there will almost always be something unexpected in the project that leads to…
Building a home doesn’t have to be expensive. In fact, with careful budgeting, comparison shopping, and a willingness to keep things simple, it can be very affordable. However, mistakes made during the building process can quickly put you over-budget.
Many potential homebuyers immediately dismiss the idea of building a home because they believe it’s completely out of their budget. The idea of building a house from scratch seems very costly, and most people assume they can’t afford it. However, with some careful planning, it’s not only affordable, it can actually be less expensive than…
Negotiation knowledge is the most powerful tool when making an offer on a property. Often, real estate developers and property sellers are among the best negotiators. Why? The more information you have about a prospective property, its initial price, how long the seller has owned it, the better offer you can make.