Home purchases often come with compromises – perhaps you accept a longer commute in exchange for more affordable real estate, or you purchase a fixer upper with the expectation that you’ll spend money on repairs. But would you ever buy … Continue Reading

Homebuyers have benefited from historically low interest rates for the past several years, with rates hovering between 2% and 3%. However, mortgage rates have been trending upwards and are expected to increase even further. If you have been putting off … Continue Reading

Buying a house is an exciting time, but when you’re ready to make an offer, there’s one important task that most homebuyers skip. I’m talking, of course, about writing an offer letter to the seller. What is an Offer Letter? … Continue Reading

It’s a seller’s market right now, which means that while it’s a great time to sell a house, buying a house can be a struggle, especially for young or first-time homebuyers. Low inventory, combined with rising real estate prices, means … Continue Reading

Did you know that first time home buyers have multiple options to help them get the house they need? If you’re a first time home buyer, consider if any of the following programs are helpful to you! FHA Loans FHA … Continue Reading

Do you know the value of a good trade? Demi Skipper and Kyle McDonald certainly do! These savvy individuals started out with a bobby pin and a paperclip respectively, and both traded for increasingly valuable items until they ended up … Continue Reading

Most people grapple with the own-versus-rent scenario during their lives. Many want to own a home, but think that it makes more sense to rent. Perhaps they are trying to avoid a large down payment, or think that homeownership is … Continue Reading