Most people avoid buying a home during the winter months. Who wants to move when temperatures are low and there could be snow on the ground. As if moving wasn’t already hard enough, add in some snow to trudge through and it sounds like a pretty big mess. Although moving during the winter months could be a bit more challenging, it will be well worth… Read More
Two important things happen when you sign a mortgage. The first is a long term commitment to your new property, the second is the massive amount of paper work you are about to sign. But lets be honest, even if you read every document, the chances that you understand everything is slim. So whether you understand everything or perhaps still feel unclear, here are four… Read More
If you are a smart consumer, which we are guessing you are. Then you have probably heard of getting a home inspection. Its like going the extra mile in the research phase before making any major home purchase. So why do home inspections matter and are they worth the cost? Reason #1 Home inspections matter because they have the ability to uncover any secrets of… Read More
If you are reading this blog, then you have either bought a home or are thinking about buying one. It is no secret that buying a home is a BIG deal especially finanacially. As a first time home buyer there are 3 mistakes you want to avoid when purchasing your first home. 1. Not Getting The Right Real Estate Agent When you set out to… Read More
If home buying was as easy as ordering a carryout pizza, then I wouldn’t be writing this article. BUT buying a home is nothing like ordering pizza! In fact the is lengthy and can be confusing to anyone who has minimal experience. So far the year 2015 has been the year of the first time home buyer, which has helped recover many local markets. Unfortunately,… Read More
When people want to find out how much their mortgages cost, lenders often give them quotes that include loan rates and points. But the goal of this article is not to persuade you one way or another about a particular loan, The goal is to inform you about what mortgage points are and if you should consider paying them. What exactly is a point? A… Read More
Snow is falling, the pantry closest is full of non-perishables foods, and your snuggled into the couch next to the fireplace. You have pretty much decided not to leave the house until spring shows up, however you are not sure how to explain that your boss on Monday. With all that free time though, you start fantasizing about buying a new house, and we’ve all heard rumors… Read More
Narrow your home search by identifying neighborhoods that are right for you. This helps keep your search focused and efficient. Your local REALTOR® can offer neighborhood information to guide you in your search. When evaluating a neighborhood you should investigate local conditions. Depending on your own particular needs and tastes, some of the following factors may be more important considerations than others: quality of schools… Read More
Owning your own home is still a very important mile marker in our lives and most of us grow up with that dream in our DNA. The home buying process can be very time consuming though and as a buyer you’ll need to make sure that you are absolutely ready. Listed below are 6 very important milestones that will help you determine if you are… Read More
If you approach the home buying process intelligently and with confidence, you are much more likely to buy a house you’ll be proud to call home. Approaching the task of buying a home can be overwhelming; there’s so much to consider: How much house can I afford? How can I find the best loan? Where will I come up with a down payment, and how… Read More