Home & Garden

In the housing market, there are two great times to get substantial discounts on the price of a house. Just take a look at the listings:Old Listings: Houses listed for more than three months become old news in the real estate market and owners are more likely to accept a lower … [Read more...] about For the best price on a house, look for old or expiring listings

Even though a builder might offer outrageous incentives if you agree to build a new home, it could cost tens of thousands of dollars more in mortgage costs. A smart buy is in the resale market, where many homes for sale are almost brand new, and sometimes never even lived in - … [Read more...] about Go for “almost new” instead of brand new

Although it's sad for the original owners, now is the time to find a bargain on a previously foreclosed house. Skip the websites that charge fees to see their foreclosure listings. Instead, try the foreclosure searches on Zillow or Trulia. Get free information on foreclosures … [Read more...] about Do a free search for smart buys on foreclosed houses

If a house has a "for sale by owner" sign, it could mean a bargain. Most likely, real estate agents are not yet involved, which means both parties can save on commission costs which can normally add up to 5-6% to the cost. Check newspapers and online to find homes for sale by … [Read more...] about Buy direct to save $$, but with risks

Traditional wisdom held that a fixer-upper (i.e., a house that needs obvious remodeling work to fix issues) could be a great bargain for someone who knows a thing or two about managing a construction project. In fact, with lots of investors buying up properties, and both buyers … [Read more...] about Find bargains in awkward layouts, not fixer-uppers