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 →

There are numerous steps that must be taken to properly stage a home, and some sellers can easily become overwhelmed by all of the tips and steps they have been told to follow. It may be acceptable to skip over some of the steps to save time or money when staging a home, but there … Continue reading Showing Your Home to Buyers? Don’t Make These 4 Mistakes – They Could Cost You Dearly! →

Fall is the time to get back into a comfortable routine, but it's also a great time to incorporate social events into weekend work parties, and gather friends to offer neighbors a helping hand -- or just moral support -- to spruce up their property. While building a new sense of community may be a side … Continue reading It’s Pumpkin Spice Season: Plan A Neighborhood Potluck →

Investing in your home by remodeling or renovating is an excellent way to increase its value. However, a significant renovation project can quickly turn into a disaster, especially for those who are inexperienced. Let's take a look at four of the more common home renovation mistakes that homeowners make and how you can avoid them. … Continue reading Its Hammer Time 4 Common Remodeling Mistakes and How to Avoid Them →

Recession and housing crisis are not the same. The only thing every homeowner in today's market must know is that. Experts sound recession affects everything facet of the economy, but it doesn't always guarantee a fall in property value.   A recession is defined as: by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER):    "A … Continue reading How Recession Affects Your Property’s Value →

In 2017, upwards of 75 percent of independent rental property owners in the U.S. reportedly worked another job on top of being a landlord. That means the overwhelming majority of landlords are attempting to juggle more than they can handle at times. However, there are organizational and strategic things that can maximize efficiency and profitability. … Continue reading How To Manage Investment Property While Working Full-Time →

Borrowers who cannot qualify for a conventional mortgage are often able to obtain an FHA loan. However, to secure this type of loan, you must still meet certain requirements. What Is an FHA Loan? FHA loans are mortgage loans that are backed by the Federal Housing Administration. It is designed to help borrowers who are … Continue reading How To Qualify For An FHA Loan →

As a home buyer looking in the market, you are probably familiar with what a typical sale looks like. You probably also have a basic understanding of what a foreclosure is and how it will work. However, something that is a little bit less understood would be the short sale. While they are not as … Continue reading Everything You Need To Know About Short Sales →