How To Find The Best Retirement Home For You
The process of looking for a home in your golden years could be a bit different from when you were looking for a home to build a family in. Now, you can focus on what will make YOU happy. Your children have found homes of their own, and you're now free to choose a new home to create new ...
6 Steps To Choosing A Great School District When Buying A Home
According to the National Association of Realtor's Schools and Home Buying Decision article, proximity to good quality schools is one of the most influential factors in a buyer’s decision when purchasing a home. It is a major factor especially for buyers with families or young couples ...
10 Tips On How To Be The Perfect Home Buyer
Choosing the right home is much like finding the best candidate for a job opening. You're the boss and the house is your potential new employee. But more than only seeing a new face in the office 8-9 hours a day, 5 times a week, you’d be living with (or in it) for up to 24 hours a ...
5 Uncontrollable Factors That Affect Home Prices
Since the housing crash in the late 2000's, the real estate market in the United States has regained its composure, which paved the way for low-interest rates and limited housing inventory. This may look ideal for sellers but a burden to homebuyers (and even renters!) because they have to face ...
5 Reasons Why A 30-Year Mortgage May Be The Right Choice For You
If you're a home buyer deciding between getting a 15-year and a 30-year mortgage, there’s a great chance that you’ve already consulted with friends and family, and may even have done tons of research online. You know that there are pros and cons for each type of mortgage, and that ...
5 Ways Millennials Are Changing The Real Estate Scene
Millennials. They're the generation of people born between the 1980s to early 2000s, or also called the Generation Y. Many stereotypes have influenced how they have been viewed by the public, including the typical assumptions that they jump from one job to another, that they couldn’t ...
7 Misconceptions That Hinder People From Getting An FHA Loan
Planning on getting an FHA loan for a house but aren't quite sure which of the things you keep hearing are true? In this blog, we’ll debunk the top seven myths about FHA mortgages so that we can help you gain a better understanding of this financing option. ...
7 Clever Questions to Ask the Neighbors Before Buying A Home
Your trusted real estate agent can basically tell you anything you need to know about the home you're planning to buy, especially if it’s information that may affect the home’s marketability.However, the old adage that says “learn from the experience of others” can also ...
How To Factor Your Commute Time In Your Home Buying Decision
When looking for that perfect home, many factors should be put into consideration. There's price, accessibility, proximity to a great school district, lower taxes, and others. However, if you’re working in an office, convenience and accessibility are two of the most critical factors you ...
Top 5 Home Buying Tips For Single Parents
If you're a single parent, you may feel burdened with all the responsibilities on your plate, and you might think that with one income, it’s impossible for you and your family to have a house of your own. Well - it may be tough, but it’s definitely not impossible. There are several ...
Millennials, Don't Make These 7 Mistakes When Buying Your First Home
Buying your first home while in your 20s? Congratulations! This is a very scary and exciting time for you, but you're almost there. The keys to your new home will be in your hands very soon. But for now, take a moment to step back and find out if you're doing any of these common mistakes ...