Closing Costs: Who Pays for What

There are certain costs associated with obtaining a home loan. You can’t get around them. Even so-called ‘no closing cost’ loans have them. So, if a lender touts a no-closing cost loan, how can the lender claim there aren’t any costs when there always are? There are always costs, it’s just a matter

More Homeowners Are Putting Up ‘For Sale’ Signs As the Days Get Warmer

New listings of U.S. homes for sale rose 3% year over year during the four weeks ending April 19. That’s the biggest increase since November, according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. Pending home sales fell 1.2% year over year, the smallest decline in about

Late April Is the Best Time to List a Home For Sale

The best time to list a U.S. home for sale is the end of April, according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket, and Home Economics. Sellers are most likely to sell their home above the asking price, and to sell a home quickly, when they list during that period. Th

Ask The HOA Expert: Pool Accessibility To The Handicapped?

Question: We are a seniors only (Over 55) homeowner association. A prospective buyer inquired about handicap access. All of our facilities are handicap ready except for our swimming pool. Is there any requirement that we have our pool accessible to the handicapped? {loadmoduleid 306} Answer: Homeown