Home equity is a powerful thing. As you pay off your mortgage, your equity — or the stake in the home you actually own — increases. And the more equity you build, the more you stand to gain when you sell. But even if you aren’t planning to sell your property, equity can be used in a few different … Read More
How to Prep for a Successful Home Sale
How to Prep for a Successful Home Sale: Are you thinking about selling your home? Here’s how to prep for a successful home sale. Supply is low and demand is high right now, which means many sellers are seeing quick turnarounds and healthy profits. Still, despite the hot market, selling a home isn’t easy. If you want the experience to … Read More
What to Know About Today’s Market
You’re probably well aware that the real estate market is more competitive than ever (due to low inventory, among other things). Still, it’s not a bad time to buy a house. Here’s what you need to know in todays market! Mortgage rates are low. Home values are on the rise. Notably, in many cases, buying is still more affordable than renting. … Read More
4 Common Questions About Closing Costs
If you’re getting ready to buy a home, you’re probably focused on saving as much as you can for the down payment. But don’t forget: You’ll need to cover closing costs, too. Here are 4 common questions about closing costs answered. To create a realistic homebuying plan, make sure you factor in this additional upfront expense so that you … Read More
6 Smart Moving Tips
6 Smart Moving Tips No matter how much you prepare and how excited you are about your new home, moving will always be a bit stressful. Don’t skip these 6 smart moving tips! There are endless to-do’s and tiring tasks, and once you’re finished, there’s still unpacking and organizing to be done. Even so, you can take steps to streamline … Read More
3 Big Housing Decisions
3 Big Housing Decisions You May Face Housing decisions are never small. Where you choose to live impacts your budget, your job prospects and your social life. And in the future, your home plays a major role in what your retirement might look like (financially and logistically). For these reasons, housing decisions require plenty of careful consideration. Here are 3 … Read More
Essential Spring Home Maintenance Tasks
Essential Spring Home Maintenance Tasks Your home is an investment — and protecting that investment is probably one of your top priorities. Check out these essential Spring home maintenance tasks. So as the seasons change and you start to spruce up and refresh your space, be sure to make time for maintenance as well as spring cleaning. Keeping up with … Read More
What You Should Know About Pre-Approval
How long is a pre-approval letter good for? Getting a pre-approval letter is the crucial first step to house hunting. You can’t make an offer on a home without one. But once you’ve gone through the process, how long does pre-approval for a mortgage last? That depends on the lender. Some mortgage companies will honor a pre-approval … Read More
The Market After Coronavirus
EASY REMEDIES TO GET YOUR HOME READY While the spring market would typically be in full force right now, coronavirus has put atemporary haltto most real estate activity. However, that doesn’t mean that you can’t take the time to get your home ready to go up for sale once the pandemic is under … Read More