Whether the kids have moved out or you just aren't using the extra bedrooms, having a house that feels 'too big' is rarely fun. In today's post, we will share a few changes you can expect when you downsize from a large house to a smaller apartment or condo.   Why Downsize At All?   … Continue reading Downsizing Heres What You Can Expect When You Move From a House to a Condo →

When it comes to a property that's been financed with a mortgage, many homeowners can have a need to be elsewhere from time to time and see renting as a way to recover some of their costs when not using their home. And in some cases, some homeowner-landlords may decided its probably even more efficient … Continue reading Don’t Let A Renter Assume Your Mortgage Payment As A Landlord →

There’s perhaps no better indicator that we are living in the technology age than Smart gadgets infiltrating the kitchen. Whether they are little conveniences or big-ticket items, the chef in every home can benefit from the devices that help improve cooking, storage and food preparation. These are some of the next generation kitchen items that … Continue reading Check Out This Great Next Gen Kitchen Technology →

What are some of the most important factors that buyers take into consideration when looking for a new home? There are the obvious – things like price, square footage, location and lot size. Those are the basics. Other things that are often weighed are garage size, how updated the kitchen and baths are, and whether … Continue reading Buying A Home -Take Stock Of These Things →

Tax is one of the most constant things in the world–this includes property taxes. However, not everyone knows that certain tax exemptions and tax returns can reduce your property taxes.  The most important thing is that these property tax reductions should also reflect on your mortgage. If you’re looking for a legal way to reduce … Continue reading ​​Disputing Your Property Taxes to Lower Your Mortgage →

Owning a home is everyone’s dream. Nothing beats going home to your own house, where you can do anything.   If you’re one of those people thinking of buying a home this year, you’re in for a treat. According to researchers, house prices will start to normalize this year.   What factors affect house prices? … Continue reading This Year’s Trend in House Pricing →

Buying a property out of foreclosure can be a very smart move, financially. But it can also be complicated, expensive, and stressful. Here are 5 things to keep in mind before you take a first step in that direction:   Cash Or Preapproval Required   Buying a house that has been returned to the lender through … Continue reading Buying A Foreclosure: 5 Things To Know →

Though the real estate business never stops, most people associate its busy periods of the year with the spring and summer seasons. And while this is true to a large extent, those who think that selling a home in the fall is a bad decision are sorely mistaken. Just as families want to get into … Continue reading 5 Reasons To Sell Your Home This Fall →

Many first time home buyers often wonder what factors determine their mortgage rate. Is it the credit score? Is it the type of loan chosen? Is it the size of the loan? The truth is, there are many factors at play. Mortgage interest rates are not standardized across the board, so they vary from lender … Continue reading 5 Key Factors That Affect Your Mortgage Rate →

Are you thinking about selling your home? If this is your first time going through the selling process, you may be wondering just how well things are going to go. Selling a home is usually a smooth process – there are thousands sold each day – but issues can arise if you're not careful. Let's … Continue reading 4 Mistakes That Plague First-Time Home Sellers and How to Avoid Making Them →