stevecoleimages/iStock Of all the things you have to worry about when you’re buying a home, paint really shouldn’t be one of them. The problem is, if you’re looking at an older home, the topic can shift quickly from “Why did they choose that color?” to “Welcome to the danger zone”— all due to the existence of lead paint. Lead […]
Change Your Address With the Post Office So you don’t fall behind on your bills because you didn’t receive them in time, it’s probably best to change your address with the post office a couple weeks before the move. It’ll take about that long for the change to be processed and instituted. In the meantime, […]
Check your credit The homebuyer’s credit score is among the most important factors when it comes to qualifying for a loan these days. “In addition, the standards are higher in terms of what score you need and how it affects the cost of the loan,” says Mike Winesburg, formerly a mortgage planner with McKinley Carter […]