Young families often look for many different things in a home than older couples with teenagers or those with an empty nest may look at. Many real estate agents will tell their clients to stage a home so that it appeals to those who are most likely going to be interested in buying it. For … Continue reading Summer Staging How to Stage Your Home to Appeal to Young Families →

Once you and the seller have negotiated an offer and you've been pre-approved for a mortgage, you might think that you are definitely in the clear as far as closing goes. However, that is not always the case. Many surprising things can put a halt to closing. Some may ultimately stop the closing while others … Continue reading Surprising Things That Can Derail A Closing →

When buying a house in a market that favors sellers, buyers must be able to move quickly. Mortgage pre-approval is critical to this. Here are some tips buyers can use to get approved fast.   1. Estimate Purchase Costs   Buyers need to know what their target purchase price is. This could speed up the … Continue reading Top Tips To Get Mortgage Pre-Approval Fast →

Homeowners who have equity built up in their homes can tap into that equity using a home equity line of credit, or HELOC. This financial tool can be a great way to accomplish a number of financial goals. Here are three excellent uses of a HELOC for homeowners to consider.   Consolidating Costly Debts   … Continue reading Top Uses Of A HELOC →

When discussing the situation of property values, real estate industry experts utilize a variety of phrases. And while some of those words share a similar sound, they have distinct meanings. Here's a look at a few words you might hear to help explain what's happening with home prices and where experts predict they're going:    … Continue reading Difference Between Market Deceleration and Price Depreciation in Real Estate →

Have you ever had a conversation with a total stranger where you said something that you regret? If you are placing your house or condo on the market, you're eventually going to end up having to chat with potential buyers. Yes, your real estate agent is likely to do most of the talking. However, you … Continue reading 4 Things You Should Never Ever Say If You Hope to Sell Your Home →

Football season has kicked off, temperatures are cooling and pumpkin spice everything is for sale in the stores. Yes, fall is here. While most people associate the spring and summer months as the ideal times of year to buy or sell, fall is still a great time to put your home on the market. Families … Continue reading Tips For Selling Your Home In The Fall →

The digital age has changed the way buyers browse for and purchase goods and services, including real estate. While home buyers still can check out property listings via a print newspaper or by driving through desired neighborhoods in hopes of finding a “for sale” sign, digital sources offer more options and can make the home … Continue reading Tips For Home Buying In The Digital Age →

Purchasing a house is an important life choice. That is true whether you're buying for the first time or trying to move by selling your home. And if you're thinking about buying a house, you may have heard about the changing real estate market and are unsure of what that means for you.    It … Continue reading Major Reasons Why People Are Moving From One House to Another →

Obtaining a mortgage can be quite a complicated process even without the financial hurdles, but if your spouse's credit has experienced a number of difficulties, acquiring a mortgage can be even more of a burden. If you're concerned about what bad credit will mean for your mortgage and are weighing your options, here are some … Continue reading Spouse with Bad Credit? 3 Reasons You’ll Want to Consider a Co-signer for Your Mortgage →