Still renting? Here are 4 benefits to owning your own home. Build equity – Owning a home is like having a long-term savings account, whereas renting is just throwing away money into someone else’s bank account. Stable monthly payments – When you purchase a home and lock into a 15 or 30-year fixed rate mortgage,… Read More

If you’re thinking of buying a home right now, chances are you have a lot of questions. You’re probably also getting a lot of advice – some good and some bad. And although they may mean well, you are the only one who knows why and what you want to buy. Be sure to ask… Read More

It’s no secret that today’s real estate market is highly competitive. Demand is high, inventory is low, and competition is fierce. However, there are a few things you can do to be successful when buying a home in today’s real estate market. Be prepared – We may sound like a broken record but getting pre-approved… Read More

This is the question that many empty nesters find themselves asking when their last child moves out. Two people in a large four-bedroom house with a bonus room doesn’t seem to make much sense. So do you remodel your home to fit your current needs or do you sell and purchase the perfect home? When… Read More

Whether you are planning on selling soon, just purchased a home, or are planning on staying put, there is a huge value in knowing what home improvement projects will add the most value to your home. Here are the top 4 updates to make to your home for maximum ROI: Upgraded landscaping – Pops of… Read More

Join our preferred lender, Phyllis Faulkner with Movement Mortgage, as she explains what debt to income ratio is and why it’s important to lenders when you get pre-approved!

You’ve decided to make the move to your dream home. You’ve met with a realtor you like, you’ve seen several homes, and you’ve found one that you absolutely love. Before making an offer, here are 4 tips to ensure your real estate dreams come true. Know how much house you can afford – Assuming you’ve… Read More

Although it may seem like owning a home is harder than ever, buying is still better than renting! Many millennials may feel like finding a home and coming up with a down payment is impossible, but here are 4 reasons that millennials are choosing to buy anyways. To have control of their living space –… Read More

Every homeowner wants to make the maximum amount of money when they sell. But how can you guarantee that you’ll make top dollar? Here are 2 great ways to ensure that you’ll receive the most for your house: Price it right – Many homeowners think that pricing their home over market value will leave them… Read More

Are you selling your home and want to make the best impression possible on potential buyers? Here are 5 tips for a fantastic home showing. Make your house as “normal” as possible – Many people have a hard time imagining living in a home where the garage has been turned into an art studio. Sellers… Read More