Understanding Your Budget

3 Reasons It Is Harder To Sell A Vacant House Than One That Is Lived In

You may have heard before that selling a vacant house can be a lot harder than selling a house that someone is currently living in, but have you ever wondered why this is? If you currently just moved out of your house and need to sell it while it is vacant, you may want to understand the following three reasons why it can be harder to sell a house that is vacant. Read More 

Want To Buy An Energy Efficient Home? 3 Things To Look For

Your home is probably the most expensive thing you'll ever purchase, so it makes sense to look for ways to save money while you're living in the home. There are many expenses that you'll have as a homeowner that you can't do much to change, like property taxes and homeowner's insurance premiums. But you do have some control over how much you pay for energy for the home. Choosing a home that's already energy efficient can go a long way toward helping you keep your expenses under control once you move in. Read More 

Where to Buy Land Outside of NYC If You Want to Hunt or Fish

If you live in New York City and are looking for property outside of the city where you can build a cabin for hunting or fishing, then you need to look farther north than Westchester. While many city dwellers never venture past Scardsale or cross the Tappen Zee Bridge, you are going to have to make the trip north to find the best land for hunting and fishing. Westchester is too dense an area to find land that is appropriate for hunting. Read More 

Which Neighborhoods Should You Buy Housing In?

One of the biggest questions to answer when you're looking for homes for sale is what neighborhood to buy in. There are a lot of trains of thought when it comes to picking a neighborhood. Here is an explanation of some of the biggest factors.  Up-and-Coming, Well-Established, or Bargain Basement There are three different types of neighborhoods to look at in terms of their popularity. The first are the neighborhoods that are established already as good choices. Read More 

Tips For Making Sure Your Home Bid Stands Out

If you are looking to buy your first home in a highly desirable neighborhood, then you should prepare for a bidding war. Bidding wars are common in some areas of the country, and the highest bid is not always going to be the winner. If you want to win a bidding war, but you do not have a ton of extra cash to work with, then follow the tips below to make sure your bid stands out. Read More