Green, sustainable, renewable, energy-efficient, environmentally friendly… whatever you want to call it, green isn’t going anywhere for a while. In the meantime, how much do we really know about the myriad of standards, certifications & solutions? Here’s a quick quiz, with helpful explanations of answers, to help you sort it all out.
http://www.realtor.org/RMOQuiz2.nsf/GreenRealEstate?OpenForm
Home prices are generally reported in one of three ways: as an average price, as a median price (both of which include dissimilar properties), or as a “constant quality” price (which compares very similar properties). Let’s take a brief look at these three methods.
Homebuyer Do’s and Don’ts:
Recommended DO’S: Recommended DON’TS:
DO continue to make payments on time for current mortgages, cars, credit cards, etc.
DO paper trail, document, and explain any large or unusual deposits or withdrawals into accounts (checking, savings, stock, etc.).
DO keep pay stubs, bank statements, tax forms, etc., in case the lender needs to update the documentation [...]
