Why Getting Pre-Approved Should be Your First Step
In many markets across the country, the number of buyers searching for their dream homes greatly outnumbers the number of homes for sale. This has led to a competitive marketplace where...
More Than Half of All Buyers Are Surprised by Closing Costs
According to a survey conducted by ClosingCorp, over half of all homebuyers are surprised by the closing costs required to obtain their mortgage.After surveying 1,000 first-time...
The COST of NOT owning your home
Owning a home has great financial benefits, yet many continue to rent! Today, let’s look at the financial reasons why owning a home of your own has been a part of the American Dream for as long...
How to Make a Big Statement With a Small Yard
Here’s how to make a splash in even the most compact outdoor spaces.Not everyone dreams of a lush and sprawling backyard. So playing down diminutive outdoor space in your listing could be a...
Your Friends Are Crazy Wrong If They’re Telling You Not to Buy
The current narrative is that home prices have risen so much so that it is no longer a smart idea to purchase a home. Your family and friends might suggest that buying a home right now (whether a...
How to Buy your First Home
The real estate market is soaring. But Millennials shouldn't feel pressure to get in on the action, according to financial experts. They're the largest group of homebuyers in the market today.Buying...
How to know when you are ready to buy a home
Home ownership is part of the American dream. Knowing when – or if – you are ready to purchase a home can be difficult. Some people delay purchasing because they want to have greater...
5 Reasons Homeownership Makes ‘Cents’
The American Dream of homeownership is alive and well. Recent reports show that the US homeownership rate has rebounded from recent lows and is headed in the right direction. The personal reasons to...
No… You Do Not Need 20% Down to Buy NOW!
The Aspiring Home Buyers Profile from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) found that the American public is still somewhat confused about what is required to qualify for a...
Thinking About Buying? Know Your Credit Score
Knowing your credit score or getting a recent copy of your credit report is one of the first steps that you can take toward knowing how ready you are to start the home buying process.Make sure all...
