Even though the share of cash-buyers is seen to drop in most areas, it’s still 100% true that cash is still king, particularly at the lower end of the market. This makes it tough for the traditional property buyers to compete with the cash buyers, especially in this environment of tight inventory. So, you must be wondering who these cash buyers are and where they’re located. Real estate...

Urban living is expensive for most everyone. For Millennials trying to buy their first home, the prospect is even more daunting as the rising price of housing is outpacing their ability to save for a down payment, and home sales are falling so there’s a smaller and more competitive market. The prices of homes for sale in Chicago are predicted to climb about 1.95 percent in 2017, on average....

The Sunny Malta is located south of Europe in the Mediterranean Sea. It is a country that enjoys the sunshine all year round with mild winter seasons. Malta is considered as the best country in the EU due to its affordability in cost of living for locals and expats, such as housing and medical. Apart from the pleasant climate and relaxing beaches, Malta was voted 2nd in the International Living Quality of...

One year on from our Graduate Hot Spots 2016, TheHouseShop.com have investigated which areas are the best places for graduates to live across the UK and compiled the results in the Graduate Hotspots 2017 report.  The top five Graduate Hot Spots 2017 are: Leeds Liverpool Exeter Durham London The two worst areas for graduates to live are: Bath Canterbury To view our handy...

Relocating can be quite a stressful and time-consuming process. There are a vast range of factors to manage and consider. You, first and foremost, need to take care of all bond cleaning duties. If you leave your property a mess, your chances of getting your bond deposit back are extremely slim. Don't make the mistake of neglecting your end of tenancy house cleaning responsibilities. It's important to...

In construction law, ‘fitness for purpose’ is a phrase most of us are familiar with; it means that a building must be fit for its intended use and perform at a required standard. The definition of ‘fit for purpose’ (of an institution, building, facility etc) states that it should be well equipped or well suited for its designated role or purpose. So why should an employer require...

A mortgage is the biggest financial commitment a person is likely to have in their life. The amount of money paid over the lifetime for a mortgage is huge, as you would expect in buying a home, so it makes sense to look for ways to reduce the amount of money being spent on the mortgage and the length of time over which the mortgage is paid. For many homeowners, being able to pay off a mortgage early is...

What do a symphony, a soccer team, and house flipping all have in common? They are all made up of a group of people with specific strengths that, when combined, create something beautiful, useful and impressive. Even the best flute player in the world cannot create the dramatic sounds of an entire orchestra, and a single professional soccer player can’t win the World Cup playing solo. Flipping real...

Moving into a new house is a very important step in any person’s life. That is why it is important that you take the time to research your new residence location even if you are in a hurry to sell your house fast. Investing a little time into research now can save you a lot of headaches and bad memories in the long run. In this article, we’ll be going over the top things you need to look out...

Every homeowner wants to ensure that they’re covered should disaster strike. But what kind of coverage is best suited to protect you financially? Many homeowners turn to home insurance and home warranties to help them bridge the gap in case something big and unfortunate should happen – like a house fire or having your entire furnace unit give out. However, the two kinds of policies cover...