You’ve been to 3 or 4 open houses. After much debate about which property you liked and why, it is time to make the first offer on the property! How do you know what to offer? Should you ask for closing costs? What about getting pre-approved? Those are some of the things you should consider and we’ve listed out a couple more below. Remember… Read More
Are you struggling between renting an apartment and wanting to buy a home but you are not able to afford a down payment? The “Iconic American Dream” has always been to own a house with a white picket fence and three kids. But if you are wanting to own a home and do not have the down payment, the costs can be very stressful. The… Read More
Are you looking to buy a home but you’re being held back by your income? Luckily, there are several options for you to make your home buying dream come true. There are plenty of home-buying programs for those with a low income, and you just need to know the right places to look. Remember, your monthly mortgage payment will depend on your monthly income… Read More
Do you ever find yourself struggling to keep the house clean from day to day ? It can be hard to stay on top of cleaning your house when there are so many other daily things needing to be done. Here are a few quick tips to save you time on cleaning. Tip #1: Spend 5 minutes in each room: Knock out simple daily cleaning chores… Read More
Whether it’s your first home or your fifth home, you can never be too prepared. Before you rush into purchasing a home there are some essential things to know to ensure you make a smart investment. We’ve been through thousands of transactions and have seen both the good and the ugly side of them.
After going bankrupt, buying a home can seem pretty impossible. Bankruptcy can temporarily ruin the dreams you had of buying that home you’ve had your eye on. Going bankrupt will prevent you from being able to borrow money or use a credit card. Because of this, your credit score can be drastically lowered which is not good if you wanted to begin the process of… Read More
As if buying a home wasn’t stressful enough, it can be even more stressful when you have a history of bad credit. Unfortunately, we can’t help what has happened in the past. Many of us go through financial struggles at one point or another. Just because you have bad credit in your past doesn’t mean you can’t make up for it. Making up for bad… Read More
The housing market is becoming flooded with millennials looking to buy their first home. While many people, no matter their age, probably look for some of the same things in a new home, there are some things that the younger generation specifically look for. If you’re looking to sell your home you can be sure to appeal to the millennials with any of the following… Read More
The holiday season might seem like the worst time to buy a house what with the stress of the holiday parties and all of the holiday shopping. With some organization and planning, the purchase of a new home towards the end of the year can be done smoothly. Even with the winter weather and the holiday stress, considering buying a home at the end of… 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