Homes for Sale in Baton Rouge, LA by, ProsoldRealty

When you sign the final paperwork on your mortgage, you’ll have to pay closing costs – but if you’re like many buyers, particularly if you’ve never purchased a home before, you aren’t quite sure how much they’ll be.
By law, lenders are required to give you what’s known as a loan estimate that shows you where your money will go (and how much of it you can expect to part with)....

For many people, the biggest hurdle on the path to home ownership is coming up with the down payment. Let’s face it: it’s not easy to come up with 20 percent of a home’s sale price before you can buy, particularly when you’re spending money on rent.
So what can you do?...

For some people, hiring a home inspector seems like an added expense – one they could do without. Sometimes it seems like the work that home inspectors do is simple and straightforward; after all, flipping light switches and checking for loose shingles...

If you’re like many people – particularly if you’re a first-time buyer – you probably aren’t too sure about homeowners’ associations. You’ve probably heard the good, the bad and the ugly, so here’s the low-down.
What is a Homeowners’ Association?
A homeowner’s association is a neighborhood organization, usually staffed by people paid through monthly dues, that makes and enforces rules for homes within the community. In many cases, HOAs are also responsible for maintaining common areas, such as...