Buying a home is a big investment. For those purchasing their first home, budgeting can be a challenge if you don’t know what to expect. Choosing a house that you can afford is very important since it will affect your long-term financial health. But, how do you budget for a home? Here, we’ll look at […]

Owning property is the ultimate goal for many of us. However, aspiring homeowners don’t always realize that one cost, property taxes on their home, can go up or down every year. Actions homeowners take such as home improvement to increase the value of the home, can result in a bigger property tax bill.  Below, we […]

POSSIBLE SCENARIOS IN SELLING YOUR HOME AND BUYING A NEW ONE For many who are contemplating selling their house also think about aligning their sale with the purchase of their own new home.  Not working towards this solution can be costly. Renting or paying a double mortgage for the five-month period before you move into […]

Buying your first home is an exciting experience. You get to look at houses and choose the one that’s just right for you. If you’ve been planning to buy a home for a while, it’s likely that you’ve done your research and know how to identify the upfront costs of buying a home. However, there […]

New Home Checklist: 7 Essential First Week Tasks Congratulations, you’ve bought a house! Purchasing the home you want is exciting. We’re here to help you minimize the inevitable stress of moving. After planning a move for months and diligently doing all the packing, prepping, and logistics, many people moving into a new home find themselves […]

Homeownership is one way to grow your wealth. Most of the time property values tend to rise while you pay off the mortgage. When you pay off the principal on your home and the value rises, you gain equity in your home. This is the monetary value between the amount you owe and the possible […]

Buying an as-is home comes with some unique advantages. However, you’ll want to take some steps to ensure that you’re protected once you move in. What Does “Sold As-Is” Mean? A seller lists a home for sale as-is when they don’t plan to perform any repairs before the closing. When you buy such a home, […]

Does Shopping Around for a Mortgage Preapproval Hurt Your Credit Rating? For serious home shoppers, especially in competitive housing markets, it isn’t enough to be prequalified. You also need to be preapproved for a loan amount equal to or greater than the price of the home you’re considering (minus the down payment).  That said, stringent […]

Whether it’s your first or fifth time, purchasing a home is an exciting experience. But, it can also be a stressful one. There are many tasks to complete and milestones to meet between prequalifying for a mortgage and receiving your funds.  Understanding the requirements can help make the process seem a little less daunting. Here’s […]