Buying a home can be one of the most stressful times in your life. A purchase of a home that is in pre-foreclosure or short sale is unlike a traditional home purchase. You should read carefully the points below and raise any points of concern with your Realtor.

While diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, gold should actually be ranked at the top of the list. Although gold has not historically been a popular financial tool, the current market pricing of gold reveals that this precious metal may just warrant a second consideration.