Author: jdlventures

Buying a house is a big decision and a big step. We don’t want to make the wrong choice, so we wind up looking at countless houses and agonizing over the decision. With all the possibilities out there, it’s just difficult to be sure which house is the one. So the frustration builds, and the … Continued

Most of us know that to buy a house we need to get financing and look at a number of homes to find just the right one. Actually, though, there’s a lot more to it than that, and, unfortunately, many people aren’t aware of everything involved. As a result, they go into the process pretty … Continued

Buying a home is a big investment, most likely the largest purchase of your entire life. So you will definitely want to know that a prospective home doesn’t have any major problems. And that’s why home inspections are so important. Home inspectors are trained professionals and can usually find any flaws or defects in a … Continued

Wondering how to reach your real estate goals in the upcoming year? You can do it. It may not be easy, but it really is pretty simple. As with any other major financial/investment undertaking, reaching your real estate goals is just a matter of having the right ingredients in the mix: defining your goals, formulating and implementing … Continued

It’s a dilemma many prospective homebuyers face: Should they make an offer now . . . or should they wait? It can be an agonizing decision. Maybe you’ll find a home that better suits you, maybe you’ll find a comparable home at a better price, or maybe you’ll find a home in a better location. … Continued

While it does involve a good dose of excitement, finding the perfect home is usually a long, time-consuming, and often anxiety-filled process. Occasionally, a fortunate buyer finds her dream home after viewing only a handful of potential homes, but that’s pretty rare. The trick lies in knowing when you’ve found the right home because it’s … Continued

Buying a new home can be an exciting adventure, but it also usually comes with much stress and anxiety, especially when you buy a home in]market_city] when you already have a mortgage on your current home. Ideally, you would time everything so that you sell your current home and then buy the new home in … Continued

Most people have a good idea of the features they want (and don’t want) in a new home, but it’s sometimes a different story with pet owners. Unfortunately, many pet-owner home buyers seldom think about the features they want and need other than a fenced-in backyard. But, really, there’s a lot more you need to … Continued