Articles by Peter Warden - Page 38

When selling your home, you'll have to weigh offers from prospective buyers. How do you analyze offers and choose the best one? Find out here.

Should you buy or rent after selling your home? That depends on several factors, and here's how to determine what's right for you.

Many think it's a no-brainer: always accept the highest offer when selling a home. But that's not the whole story. In many cases when selling a home, less is more.

When you have a home for sale, you want to know what people really think about it. But maybe you don't need to.

Home buyers can be a pain, and they can make living a normal life pretty difficult. Here's what to expect, and how to cope when you sell your home.

If you want to convert your home into a rental, you'll need to treat your former home like a business. Here's what you need to know.

How to sell your home fast. That's what everyone wants to do. Here's how to get your home sold quickly without offering it at a ridiculously low price.

Studies show that you sell your home much faster when it's staged. And you can stage your home yourself if you don't have big bucks to pay for a service. Here are home staging tips for DIYers.

Hiring a real estate agent: Follow these tips for a great home-buying experience.

Many homeowners refinance for lower payments or interest rates. Here's what you need to know about your options and some pitfalls.

Buying rental property is different from purchasing your "dream home." Because while a dream home includes personal preferences, a rental is all about the money. Here's what you need to know.

How long does it take to sell a home? That depends on several factors. And you can control some of them.

Look up almost any article about home equity financing and you won't see a 100 ltv home equity loan. Most lenders limit you to 80 or 90 percent loan-to-value on these products. But there are 100 percent options.

How to get equity out of your home. There are several options, but the right one for you may not be the best one for your neighbor. Here's how to determine which method is the most effective and affordable.

Should you consider a home equity loan for boat purchases? Maybe, depending on the boat and your financial position.

Before applying for a mortgage, a little preparation can get you a better rate, lower fees and fewer hassles.

Home equity loan vs personal loan: how to choose the best and least costly option.

If you're wondering when to refinance, consider your objectives and see if you'll pay less interest, reduce your payment, or lower your overall costs.

Fake landlord scams can cost you time, money and sanity. Here's how to rent safely, and find the deals that are actually good enough to be true.

Creating a budget is something every adult should do. Especially if they plan to buy a home. And today's online tools make that task easier than ever, so let's get started.