Did you know the average days to close on a mortgage loan is 44? That’s over six weeks of gathering documents, answering questions, and waiting in limbo to see if...
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When you’ve decided to purchase a home, much of your time is likely to be spent determining budget, figuring out which neighborhood to focus on, and quality of schools in...
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Budgeting. Pinching pennies. Monitoring spending habits. Anyone who is considering a home purchase knows that keeping an eye on your finances is key when determining what you can afford and...
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Many first-time homebuyers are unfamiliar with the home buying process, including down payments. Here are a few things you should know about down payments. What is a Down Payment? A…
What would you do in this situation? You’ve spent months gathering paperwork to get approved for a mortgage. After weeks of visiting open houses, you’ve found a house that is…
Once a buyer and seller have agreed on a purchase price, the next step in the home buying process is the appraisal. This is a necessary step – one that…
Strong credit score? Check. Ample down payment? Check. Employed? Check. Or is it? When a lender is evaluating your application, many people think that merely having a job automatically gives…
If you’ve spoken to anyone who owns a home, they’ve likely brought up the boogeyman that is the Homeowners Association. The big scary organization that spends its days fining you…
“Everything is negotiable. Whether or not the negotiation is easy is another thing.” – Carrie Fisher When it comes to home buying, you’re probably hoping to get the best price…
You’ve heard it a million times – when it comes to real estate, it’s all about location, location, location! Well there’s a reason that this adage lives on – there’s truth…
