Neil Terc's (neil_terc) Blog

Along with the economy and the financial sectors, the housing market is in a free fall and home mortgage lenders are tightening the purse strings. In the foreseeable future and recent past, experts estimate nearly three to four million people (1) will be unable to avoid foreclosure and will lose ...

1) Find a local real estate agent when selling a house. Because of all the things that need to be considered and to ensure appropriate research, negotiations, and contracts are handled, it's strongly recommended that you use a local real estate agent to guide you through the process of selling a ...

There is no doubt that times can be very exciting when an offer is accepted and a new owner knows they can move forward with the purchase and begin closing on a house. From the seller's side, many of the barriers to buying the property have been taken care of and now it just comes down to the clo...

When hunting for that first or even second or third home, there are many ways that home buyers can benefit from a little home buyer assistance. Usually provided by many different companies, these benefits, ranging from before you even start searching till after you sign on the dotted line, are th...

When it comes to purchasing a house, many people believe they know the basics but not the detailed steps to buying a home. This article can help those individuals in need of a guiding hand who are searching for and ready to begin purchasing a house. While most new buyers may turn to real estate a...

Wow, can we be hit with any more doom and gloom financial news? Over and over, we are bombarded by the media as to how bad things are in the economy, which leaves you thinking that now is actually a poor time to buy a new home. Gas had been hitting record highs week after week, inflation is still...

When exercising your legal rights to purchase a home, it is important for you to be aware of the possible expenses that are often associated with real estate closing costs. Closing is usually considered the final step to purchase a home. At this stage, a price has been agreed upon, inspections a...

Whether you have just purchased a new home or are going to be renting a new apartment, moving expenses are likely at the top of your mind. Many factors will need to be considered as you narrow down your options for moving and make a decision as to whether you will be hiring a moving company or do...

Whether you are selling a home, a car, or anything else, the name of the game has always been to maximize your exposure to reach the widest audience for your item. In particular, because of the large amounts of money, time, and energy that are involved when dealing with the sale of a home, you ne...

For anyone who is purchasing a house, whether it is a first home, a vacation home, or a new home because circumstances have changed, the first and most critical question that should be asked early on in the relationship with a home mortgage lender is how much house one can afford. There are sever...