Buying a home is a significant commitment of both time and money. And a home purchase has the power to improve both your current quality of life and your future financial security, so the stakes are high.
Follow these five steps to assess your priorities, streamline your search, and choose your next home with confidence.
It’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of buying a home. When you hire a home inspector, you get a professional, in-depth examination of the property’s structures and systems. Unfortunately, many buyers make mistakes during the inspection process that cost them time and money and lead to unnecessary stress. Learn how to avoid these eight common mistakes.
Homeownership offers many advantages. Studies even show that homeowners are happier and healthier than renters, and their children do better in school.
But one of the biggest perks of homeownership is the opportunity to build wealth over time.
If you want to know how does purchasing a home help you build wealth and learn how to harness the power of home equity for a secure financial future, read this article.
Most of us would have expected the housing market to suffer from circumstances like a once-in-a-hundred-years pandemic and historic inventory shortages.
But, rather than a slowdown, we are continuing to experience a surprisingly robust real estate market across the country. And experts estimate that these conditions are likely to last well into the new year.
Because of the pandemic, virtual home showing options recently experienced a huge spike in popularity. One survey found that nearly 33% of recent home tour requests were for virtual tours, as compared to just 2% pre-pandemic.
Cirtual tours have evolved. Continue reading to learn what’s new.
It is so common for many of us to work from home and have our children do virtual school these days. Demand is growing for move-up homes that offer more space, and second homes that offer a convenient escape.
Find out which one is right for you in our blog for the month of September.
In July, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell below 3% for the first time in history. And while many Americans have rushed to take advantage of this unprecedented opportunity, others question the hype. Are today’s rates truly a bargain?
Whether you are prepping your house to go on the market or looking for ways to maximize its long-term appreciation, these nine home improvement projects are great ways to add function, beauty, and real value to your home.
Wondering if it’s a good time to buy or sell a home? Find out what’s ahead for the housing market and how the real estate process has changed in my latest article.
Since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), many of us are spending a lot more time at home. We’re all being called upon to avoid public spaces and practice social distancing to help slow the spread of this infectious disease. While it can be understandably challenging, there are ways you can modify your home and your lifestyle to make the best of this difficult situation.
