Have I Outgrown my Home?
If you’re wondering if you’ve outgrown your home, chances are you most likely have. While there is no one sign that can easily tell you if you have or haven’t outgrown your home or not, there are a few factors that may help lead to your decision to either stay put or...
What Isn’t Included with a New Construction Home?
Buying a home is an exciting adventure, especially when you make the decision to purchase a new construction home. There is something overly exciting about having a home built just for you, with the finishes and features you want the most, and no unwanted dirt or...
Is an FHA or Conventional Loan Better?
If you’re trying to buy a house, you may be left wondering if a Conventional loan or an FHA loan is better. Unfortunately, there is no black and white answer to this question as each home loan has its pros and cons. While there are many pros and cons that could be...
I Just Refinanced, Can I Buy a New House?
Homeowners across the nation scrambled to refinance their homes as interest rates hit a historical low. While for many this was a long-term decision, for other the scramble to lock in the lower rate may have been a quick decision without giving thought to long term...
Buying in a Seller’s Market
If you are currently trying to buy a home you may have noticed that house prices seem to continue to rise, and it is becoming more and more apparent that we are currently in a seller’s market. The term “seller’s market” simply means that the listings that are...
Sell a House, Not a Home
So, it’s time to sell your house. While the task may seem daunting to say the least, rest assured, this could be a great experience and leave you with great potential to invest into a new home or venture in life. While there are dozens of different tips and tricks...
How to Winterize Your Home FAST
Just as one snowstorm ends, another seems to be looming and many people are left scrambling to try and winterize their homes as quickly and efficiently as possible. While a “proper” winterization may take a little bit of preparation, there are a few things you can do...
How Buying a House Affects Your Taxes
Filing taxes is easily one of the more stressful things that you may have to deal with throughout the year, especially if you are a new homeowner. While each person may have different deductions, types of income, and write offs, there are a few things you need to know...
How Does an Eviction Affect Home Buying?
Eviction. This is a scary word for many people, especially if you are trying to look into the possibility of purchasing a house. Understanding how evictions will affect you and your credit is vital in being able to move forward and purchase a home in your future....
Buyers Beware, Red Flags in Online Listings
There are many red flags when it comes to purchasing real estate, unfortunately many of them are often overlooked, unseen, or buyers are not aware of the red flags that they should be keeping an eye out for. Many of these red flags will be within the online listing,...