Top Tips to Creating a Home Garden
Spring is a great time to spruce up your yard and enjoy some time in the warmer weather. If planting a home garden is on your to-do list this season, here are a few tips to get your garden growing.…
Considering a Vacation Home? Pros and Cons of Second Home Ownership
Many people dream of putting their feet up in a luxurious vacation home by the beach, in the mountains, or wherever your dream getaway is. But are you ready to take the plunge into second home ownership? Here are some…
Best Steps to Improve Your Credit before Buying a Home
Credit is one of the most important parts of your home loan application. When applying for a mortgage, every lender working with you on buying a home will pull your credit. If your credit is not great, there are a…
What Is a Hot Housing Market?
If you have been looking to purchase a home in 2021, you have probably been told that you are in a “hot housing market” and to be ready for a long wait or fierce competition. What exactly is a hot…
Using a 203(k) Loan to Buy Your Home
If you love the charm and character of older homes but don’t want to live in a construction zone as your DIY, consider using a 203(k) loan to purchase the fixer upper of your dreams. The U.S. Department of Housing…
What are Duplexes, Triplexes, and Quads?
When you think of your dream home, you probably imagine a structure that fits your needs and exudes your personal style. Maybe it has a large yard or maybe it is more urban. No matter what kind of home fills…
What to Do When Your Purchase Offer Isn’t Accepted
Buying a home can be a stressful process, especially when there is a lot of competition in the market. It can seem like there aren’t any good houses left and any that do become available are snatched up quickly. Here…
Best Projects to DIY in Your Home
Home upgrades are a great way to showcase your personal style and potentially add value to your home. But they can also be costly and take specialized knowledge and skills to execute. Here are a few of the best Do-It-Yourself…
Understanding the Role of Real Estate Transaction Coordinator
It takes a whole team of people to make a real estate deal go from start to finish. Even new home buyers or sellers often expect to work with a real estate agent, a loan officer, and other experts in…
Buying a Home as a Fixer Upper
Chip and Joanna Gaines are back on television with a new season of their popular home renovation show ‘Fixer Upper,’ now titled ‘Fixer Upper: Welcome Home.’ The married couple (contractor and designer) take on old or outdated homes in run…
