Your first mortgage is incredibly exciting. For many people, buying a home is the pinnacle of adulthood, the ultimate goal of years of education, and proof that life is moving in the right direction. However, before you dive right in and sign your name on the dotted line, check out the tips below for first-time […]
If you’ve chosen to buy a brand new home rather than one that has been lived in previously, you may find yourself wondering if a home inspection is really necessary. After all, if everything has been built and installed brand-new, an inspection seems silly – or does it? Believe it or not, an inspection on […]
In celebration of National Homeownership Month, recognized by the National Association of Realtors each June, I wanted to share with you a few facts about owning a home in America today and the current real estate market conditions. Homeownership rates are holding steady. In the first quarter of 2019, the homeownership rate leveled off at […]
If you’re selling your home, then there’s a great deal on your plate. Not only are you looking for a home of your own, but you are also doing your very best to make your home as enticing as possible to potential buyers both inside and out. These five warm weather landscaping tips will go […]
The term “contingency” refers to a provision you make for a circumstance that you may not be able to predict, and in real estate, especially as a home buyer, certain contingencies are quite common. Real estate contingencies are terms that buyers set for sellers with the agreement that the seller will meet the terms for […]
Buying a home – especially if it’s your first home – is an exciting time in your life. Walking into a home that meets all your criteria in terms of size and layout can be emotionally overwhelming, and it may even cause you to skip parts of the process that may come back to haunt […]
You’ve heard the headlines—there’s a shortage of homes for sale, and that’s driving us toward a sellers’ market. However, just because home sellers are favored in these conditions, that doesn’t mean every property will sell for top dollar and in little time. Buyers today are more selective than they’ve been in the past, and if […]
Whether you’re a first-time buyer or this is your second (or third) purchase in your lifetime, there’s a good chance that you’ve wondered about the best ways to save money over the life of your mortgage. According to some experts, making just one extra mortgage payment every year can help you pay off your house […]
There are some people who swear by paying their mortgages off early, but others say it is more beneficial to invest any money you would spend on prepayment elsewhere. Learning more about the various pros and cons associated with prepaying your mortgage can help you make better decisions about your own financial future. How Much […]
Buying a house can be a terrifying challenge for first-timers, especially if they are not familiar with the preapproval process associated with getting a mortgage. It can be tempting to go check out every house on the market, but if you don’t know how much house you can afford, you may be setting yourself up […]
