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If you’re getting ready to purchase or sell a home, you’ve probably considered working w...
If you’re getting ready to purchase or sell a home, you’ve probably considered working w...
Have too much stuff cluttering your home? Here are a few helpful tips to make your home more storage...
Getting ready to list your home for sale? There are a few technology resources that will help you ma...
If you have considered buying or selling a home, you may have talked to a real estate professional a...
Thinking about selling your home? While each local area can vary (and a great real estate agent can...
As spring blossoms and breathes new life into our surroundings, it’s the perfect opportunity t...
As you get ready to buy a home, there are a lot of terms to know. One of the first that you will com...
You may think that the first step to buying a home is to make an offer. While that is an exciting mi...
Getting ready to move? This is a fun and exciting time, especially if you are moving into your first...
If you’ve recently bought or sold a home with the help of a real estate agent and want to show...
Once you buy or rent a home, the next thing on your to-do list should be to set up insurance. Not on...
If you are considering selling your house but aren’t sure you want to let it go forever, you m...
Many homeowners (and future homeowners) dream about creating the house of their dreams. When we&rsqu...
Bank Statement & Stated Income Loans Not all borrowers meet the qualifying criteria for convent...
Are you getting ready to buy or sell a home? Working with a real estate professional can make the pr...
Home upgrades are a great way to showcase your personal style and potentially add value to your home...
Credit is one of the most important parts of your home loan application. When applying for a mortgag...
There’s no denying that today’s housing market is expensive. With prices increasing dram...
If you are getting ready to buy a house in the next few years, taking time to build your credit is a...
Chip and Joanna Gaines are back on television with a new season of their popular home renovation sho...
It can be hard to time the real estate market, but if you are getting ready to buy or sell during th...
If you love shows like Selling Sunset and Million Dollar Listing, you may be wonderin...
If you’re getting ready to start house shopping, you’ve probably taken a good look at yo...
If you have been dreaming about owning an exotic beach house, you may be surprised to find that it i...
Did you know that the United States Department of Agriculture, USDA, has a home loan program? The US...
Many homeowners have flocked to the suburbs in 2020 and 2021. While cities used to have major appeal...
Many people dream of putting their feet up in a luxurious vacation home by the beach, in the mountai...
Whether you have just closed on a new home purchase or are trying to get years of homeowner document...
Renting is often easier and simpler than owning a home. But you should still keep certain documents...
If you have been shopping around for different mortgage options, you’ve likely come across the...
As the air turns crisp and leaves start to fall, there are steps that homeowners can take to keep th...
In earlier posts we discussed finding the right lender and realtor. Now it is time to move on to the...
Bewildered by the complex and often chaotic nature of lending markets? You’re not alone. Milli...
Is building healthy lifestyle habits one of your new year’s resolutions for 2022? There’...
If you are starting your home search as a serious buyer, you want to consider getting pre-approved f...
Having the keys to your own home in your hand is a huge milestone. Home ownership is something that...
Going through the home buying process? It can feel like a never-ending journey of paperwork and veri...
Purchasing a home requires a lot of paperwork. Not only do you need to complete the offer and contra...
Being a homeowner during the cold winter months comes with a few additional challenges and responsib...
Whether you’re going for an initial mortgage or refinance, the process is complicated and cons...
In a seller’s real estate market, many tenants are finding themselves on the hunt for a new pl...
November is a great time to recognize the contributions of Veterans. But did you know that there are...
New year, new look! If you want to upgrade your home in 2023, here are a few ideas to inspire you. W...
Once you start the homebuying process, it can seem like an endless stream of paperwork to get to clo...
If you plan to purchase a home, you have probably started to research the best mortgage options to m...
When you set up your mortgage payment, you will likely see different items included. Typically, a mo...
Many people believe the Federal Reserve, through the actions of the Federal Open Market Committee, h...
If you want to get more involved in a real estate career, you may have considered becoming a loan of...
If you are getting ready for home ownership, you have probably taken a good long look at your person...
The summer real estate boom may be slowing down, but it can still be a great time to get your house...
The housing market right now is hot, at least for sellers and landlords. It is extremely competitive...
The photos included in your home’s listing are one of the first things that potential buyers l...
In our last post we talked about the pre-approval and how the two most important items that any pote...
If home ownership is still a distant dream for you, don’t worry and don’t give up. Savin...
Homeowners with an eye to sell their home may be hearing words like walkability. But was does it mea...
Updating or renovating your house is a great way to add value to your home. Projects can range from...
The lending industry is changing in a big way. Actually, in several big ways. Most people close to i...
With the housing market in constant change, you may be wondering if this is the right time to rent a...
The national economy is a complex system but there are a few signs that potential homebuyers and sel...
Whether you are buying, selling, or renting a home, you have probably spent at least a little bit of...
With warmer weather here, now is a great time to take care of maintenance around your home and yard....
Cold weather may send many of us running inside to enjoy a steaming mug of hot cocoa, but outdoor li...
If you are a first-time homebuyer (or even if you’ve done this a few times), it can be easy to...
Summer is almost here! In many parts of the United States, this means hot weather, sunny days, and t...
Did you get a big tax refund this year? If that’s you and you aren’t sure what to do wit...
If you are self-employed, there are a few extra considerations that you need to keep in mind if you...
Whether you are moving yourself or hiring a professional team, there are a few ways that you can mak...
Looking for a home? It’s not always easy to figure out what to look for, how to search, and wa...
Upgrading your home’s outdoor space can make it more enjoyable, add curb appeal, and even incr...
Getting ready to buy or sell a home? You are probably working with a real estate agent or considerin...
If you are searching for a home, one of the first people you will talk to is a lender. The loan offi...
Whether you are an experienced home buyer or are looking to purchase your first property, shopping a...
Considering selling your home? You may have thought about listing it yourself as For Sale by Owner o...
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Produce has a season. So do sports. But did you know that real estate has a peak season as well? Peo...
Holiday travel can be easy with Airbnb, VRBO, or another rental platform. Not only do you...
As summer temperatures reach record highs in many parts of the United States, homeowners are looking...
Relocating to a new area or looking for a new home? Ask yourself these questions to decide if it&rsq...
One of the most-asked questions in the real estate market this year is whether to rent or buy a home...
In a seller’s real estate market, buyers are often in fierce competition to purchase a home. T...
While the 30-year mortgage may be the most common, it’s not the right option for all homebuyer...
What makes us different from other financing companies? Part of it is our well-designed toolset for...
Spring is springing in many areas of the United States and with warmer temperatures come some extra...
Winter is coming! If you are in most parts of the United States, it’s already here. Check out...
Very few potential homebuyers want to purchase a home without looking at it first. As the seller, th...
A few key factors have intensified the housing market in 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic and guidelines...
Living spaces get a lot of love from homeowners and renters. Updates like new paint, light fixtures,...
Curb appeal is one of the biggest factors when selling a home. Keeping the exterior of your home tid...
Spring is a great time to spruce up your yard and enjoy some time in the warmer weather. If planting...
Many people find it useful to have a checklist and on any good checklist these 2 items should be the...
If you are looking to buy a home in a rural area and don’t have a lot of money for a down paym...
Most homebuyers get a loan to purchase their property called a mortgage. This is a specific type of...
It takes a whole team of people to make a real estate deal go from start to finish. Even new home bu...
You have saved and saved for a downpayment on a new home and are finally ready to sign all of the pa...
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If you love the charm and character of older homes but don’t want to live in a construction zo...
Real estate agents are often associated with buying or selling a home. They are certainly great peop...
Did you know that the United States Department of Agriculture provides home loans through participat...
When you think of your dream home, you probably imagine a structure that fits your needs and exudes...
Going into 2022, many potential home buyers and real estate investors are watching certain cities to...
There are rarely hard and fast requirements for a credit score when it comes to getting approved for...
The term “in escrow” is one that is often heard during real estate transactions. When yo...
People looking to buy a home have been seeing prices increase and supply dwindle to almost nothing i...
The most common type of mortgage that new homeowners take out is a fixed rate mortgage. If you are s...
Home repairs can get costly and create an unexpected hassle and financial burden. A home warranty is...
If you have been looking to purchase a home in 2021, you have probably been told that you are in a &...
If you are interested in buying in a neighborhood going through revitalization, there are plenty of...
If you are a military member or Veteran considering buying a home, you have probably heard the term...
Getting ready to buy a house? You may have talked to your lender about a few different options for f...
Congratulations on owning your home for a full year! It’s such an exciting milestone and chanc...
When buying a home, most people use a conventional mortgage. This requires the home buyer to put dow...
If you have ever bought or sold a home, chances are you worked with a real estate agent. These profe...
During the search for a new home, many homeowners ask about the neighborhood that particular propert...
In today’s real estate market, houses are selling fast. For most sellers, this is good news. H...
Many homebuyers want a chance to walk through a home before offering to buy it. This allows you to g...
Home sales are competitive right now. In many markets, offering the asking price isn’t enough...
Buying a home can be a stressful process, especially when there is a lot of competition in the marke...
Did your offer get accepted? If so, congratulations! One of the first major items in the escro...
2021 saw many people looking to buy a home outside of major urban areas. As more and more people emb...
Getting ready to list your home? Great! Whether you are working with a real estate agent or listing...
Whether you are a first time homebuyer or a seasoned purchaser, you will still need to learn and und...
Getting ready to purchase a home? You’ve probably heard about the FHA loan, especially if you...
Are you interested in moving to a rural or less populated area? The U.S. Department of Agriculture o...
If you are a military service member, Veteran, or their family, you may be eligible to use the VA lo...
If you plan to buy a house soon, chances are you have been searching online to learn all about the p...
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Many potential homeowners look at housing inventory, interest rates, and market factors to decide wh...
With the housing market so hot over the past few years, many buyers are offering above the seller&rs...
Getting ready to sell your home? You may have a long list of projects that you want to tackle to get...
Understanding your property is an important step to being a responsible homeowner. This helps you kn...
It can be easy for your garage to turn into an abyss of old junk, extra boxes destined for the alrea...
Looking to purchase or sell your home? If you aren’t a first-time homebuyer, you have probably...
As the door to homeownership seems to be getting heavier to push open, one name remains steadfast in...
