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You can feel the attraction immediately and imagine a picture-perfect life together for many years ahead.  You’ve fallen hard, very hard …. But wait! We’re not talking about your latest date but rather a home you saw while house hunting. Yes, buying a home is like falling in love. You can expect to go through […]

Buying a Home Is Like Falling in Love

This week you’ll learn about a loan that can help you buy a home and renovate it as well. It’s an affordable mortgage option out there that you should know about, especially if you buy a home that you plan on renovating. Maybe you’ve seen a home that you love but it was more fixer-upper […]

Buy AND Renovate with One 203(k) Loan

Our 4-week series is a must for every homeowner. Once you buy a home, it’s now all your responsibility! But are you truly prepared for the unexpected? This series is a great overview on what you need to know when it comes to getting homeowner’s insurance, keeping your home safe and secure, and avoiding costly […]

Quick Tips to Lower Your Homeowner’s Insurance: How to Protect Your Home (and Not Break Your Budget) Series

You’ve probably heard the news…”The Fed cut rates!”  But what does this actually mean and how will it affect you when it comes to buying, selling or refinancing a home? Today’s article gets into all the nitty gritty details and what you need to know about what it means for you.  What It Means When […]

The Fed Cut Rates—What It Means For You

Understanding mortgage loans and interest rates can be confusing and frustrating for many homebuyers. It doesn’t help that most advertised rates are just a marketing ploy to lure you in! In fact, a lender looks at several factors to determine an interest rate based on YOUR specific financial situation, including your credit score, your down-payment […]

The Lowdown on Loans – What Determines Your Mortgage Rate?

Everyone wants to avoid these three biggies: -Roof Damage -Water Damage -Fire Damage Don’t worry, there are plenty of things you can do to prevent these blunders. Here’s a rundown of the simple steps you can take to keep your home in tiptop shape – what to look out for, how to prevent a problem, […]

How to Avoid the Three Biggest Homeownership Blunders

Did you know that you can borrow money to buy a home from yourself if you have a 401k plan? Getting a 401k loan is one way to get additional money toward a down payment.  It’s a lump sum of money that is already yours — not the bank’s, not mom and dad’s, and not […]

Should You Use 401k Money for a Down Payment?

Staging is more popular than ever when it comes to selling a home. But, you might wonder if it’s really worth the inconvenience and upfront costs for you, especially in a seller’s market. Even with a well-maintained (and well-decorated!) home, staging can increase the price you end up getting for your home and decrease the […]

Two Thumbs Up for Staging Your Home

Anything you think is in your way can be removed if you really want to become a homeowner.  In fact, you’ll find out that some commonly perceived roadblocks are only myths, and don’t need to delay your dreams anymore. This week you will see that continuing to rent isn’t always the safe or better decision, […]

Renting vs. Buying – Your Break-Even Point Is Sooner Than You Think

The wear and tear on your home from the outside elements each season is something you should never ignore as a homeowner.  Wind, snow, ice, rain, and sun can cause damage over a period of time if left unchecked. Whether you’re living in a single-family home or a townhome, you need to schedule regular maintenance […]

When to Catch Up on Your Home’s Exterior Maintenance