Jim Thompson-Fathom Realty Indiana LLC

Saving for the down payment on a home is great, but have you thought about these six hidden costs of homeownership?

Six Hidden Expenses that Surprise New Homeowners You’ve sacrificed, scrimped and saved for the down payment on your first home. But have you saved for the whole new world of expenses that comes with home ownership? If not, you could get blindsided by: Closing costs. Do your homework before making an offer because the down payment is just part of...

Still feeling bruised because your house didn’t sell? Here’s how to learn from your mistakes and relist your home.

Relisting Your Home is a Fresh Start, Not a Failure When a home languishes on the market, sellers find themselves in a difficult position, asking tough questions. Should we relist it? If so, do we relist with the same agent? Above all else, what can we do differently? It’s difficult to get over the disappointment of an unsold home but owners need t...