March 16, 2021
Debunking 5 Common Credit Score Myths That Many Home Buyers Believe
When it comes time to buy a home, a good credit score boosts your chances of getting a mortgage because it shows...
February 18, 2021
How To Get Over The Heartbreak of Losing Out on Your Dream Home
It's already stolen a piece of your heart. You’ve spent countless hours thinking about it. You know it’s a huge...
January 21, 2021
5 Things That Could Go Wrong If You Skip Hiring A Real Estate Agent To Buy A Home
If you are thinking about buying a house this year or even in the near future, one of the things you might have been...
January 12, 2021
6 Doable Resolutions To Help You Save For A Down Payment on A Home
Having enough money to put as a down payment is one of the biggest roadblocks to purchasing a house, especially to...
December 17, 2020
The Ins and Outs of Giving or Receiving Down Payment Gifts
For many first time buyers, saving for a down payment is one of the most challenging steps in fulfilling their dream of...
December 2, 2020
The Rise of Multigenerational Living and the Challenges That Come With It
A multigenerational household is typically made up of aging parents, their adult children, and their teenage or young...
November 18, 2020
Fixed-Rate vs Adjustable-Rate Mortgage: Which Is Right For You?
Whether you're getting your first home loan or are re-entering the housing market after a long time, choosing a...
October 27, 2020
The Key Professionals You Need On Your Team When Buying A Home
The home buying process can be tricky and complex, and the last thing you'd want is to go at it alone. Your journey...
October 20, 2020
The Pros And Cons Of Buying A Property Near A Cemetery
Would you mind buying a home near a cemetery? Or do you think it could be a “grave” mistake, especially if you're on...
September 14, 2020
7 Potential Red Flags To Watch Out For When House Hunting
Buying a home is exciting and challenging. You'll get to see different properties, each with its own features and...
September 9, 2020
Between An Existing Home or New Construction: Which Should You Buy?
The home buying process involves a lot of decision-making. You will need to make several significant choices, and one...
August 31, 2020
Online Tools And Resources To Leverage When Checking A Potential Neighborhood
Neighborhoods, like people, have unique sets of personalities and characteristics. Whether you're planning to buy a...
August 25, 2020
A First-Time Home Buyer's Guide to Down Payment Assistance Programs
What is the most difficult part of buying a home? For many first-time buyers, their biggest hurdle is coming up with...
August 18, 2020
How Much Should You Set Aside For Home Maintenance? Factors To Consider In Creating A Budget
Owning your home is one of your greatest achievements. It feels great and fulfilling—until you've got a leaky faucet....
July 3, 2020
First-Time Homebuyer? Here's A 5-Step Checklist Before Starting Your Search
Anything you're doing for the first time can often be frustrating and intimidating. More so when it comes to buying...
June 19, 2020
Don't Forget to Ask These Questions During A Virtual Home Tour
Open houses and home tours are quickly turning into virtual events as part of the “new normal” during this pandemic. If...
June 12, 2020
5 Best Practices For Home Buyers to Make The Most of Virtual Showings
The real estate industry is slowly bouncing back in many states. However, many brokerages and offices continue to keep...
June 5, 2020
5 Ways the Coronavirus Pandemic Could Change What Buyers Want in Their Homes
There's no doubt that our lives have been radically changed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It has affected the way...
May 29, 2020
Halted Your Home Buying Due to The Pandemic? Use This Time to Finalize Your Wishlist
If you're one of those who planned to buy your “dream home” early this year but decided to put it off for now due to...
May 1, 2020
The Home Buying Process In The Time of COVID-19 Pandemic
The real estate industry is adapting quickly to the outbreak of coronavirus. Many real estate agents, brokerages, and...
April 14, 2020
How to Continue Your Home Buying Journey While Staying Safe at Home
Before the coronavirus crisis, what were your home buying goals?As the current pandemic impacts our lives and...
March 6, 2020
5 Things You Should Never Do After Applying For A Mortgage
Finally, after months of browsing at homes online and attending open houses and showings, you found the perfect home to...
February 20, 2020
Which Real Estate Documents Should You Keep After Closing?
When you purchase a home, you need to sign an enormous pile of mortgage and closing documents, where each document can...
January 27, 2020
Here's What You Need To Know About the Mortgage Underwriting Process
When going through the mortgage approval process, one aspect you need to keep in mind is underwriting. Once you've been...
January 12, 2020
7 Signs You're Ready To Stop Renting and Finally Buy Your First Home
While there's certainly a huge debate on renting vs buying a home, no one could argue that it’s a major decision for...
December 26, 2019
Practical Tips on Home Buying from 5 Awesome Movies
Without a doubt, our favorite movies are the ones we can relate to in one way or another. And whether you're buying a...
December 15, 2019
6 Bizarre Real Estate Laws Across the U.S.
When it comes to laws in the United States, every state is different, especially when it comes to real estate and...
November 18, 2019
The Things You'll Love and Hate About Being A Homeowner
It's true what they say, “Owning a home is like having a ‘high-maintenance’ relationship”. Your home needs...
November 8, 2019
Here's Everything You Need To Know About Mortgage Pre-approval
Even if you're not in a competitive real estate market where you need to do everything to stand out, a mortgage...
October 30, 2019
The Pros And Cons of Purchasing A Rural Property
Rural properties are usually associated with the great outdoors, an escape from metropolitan areas where everything is...
October 16, 2019
The 4 Biggest Myths That Are Holding Back Home Buyers
Buying a home for the first time can be confusing and intimidating. More so if many of the things you believe turn out...
October 4, 2019
What Things Stay in the House and What Should Go With You After A Home Sale?
One thing that makes a real estate transaction so confusing is the issue of what stays with the house and become the...
September 27, 2019
What is a Tiny House? We Explain This Huge Real Estate Trend For A Minimalist Living
Tiny homes. We've seen them on the HGTV series and admired their cute and alluring interiors on Pinterest. But what...
August 29, 2019
The Great Divide: Should You Buy A Single-Family House Or A Condo?
For many first-time home buyers, it could be a real struggle to decide which type of residence is best to purchase. You...
August 21, 2019
4 Reasons Why Homeowners Decide To Sell Their Homes "As Is"
For starters, what exactly is “as is home”? Selling a home “as is” means sellers put up their homes on the...
August 5, 2019
Top Qualities To Look For in A Short Sales Agent
When searching for a real estate agent that would help you purchase your first property on a short sale, it's best to...
July 8, 2019
Thinking of Buying A Home With Cash? Here are the Pros and Cons
Can you imagine your life as a homeowner without a mortgage? It's entirely possible if you buy a home with cash!That’s...
June 27, 2019
Should You Hire A Realtor When Buying New Construction Home?
There are unmistakably unique allures built into every newly constructed home: the window for personal customization...
June 13, 2019
Turning Foreclosure Homes Into Profit
Do you find yourself attending open houses or looking in the classified ads when you're thinking of upgrading to a new...
May 30, 2019
Millennials and Young Homeowners: Here's Your Guide To Building Home Equity
Owning a house and having good credit at the same time? In this economy?What if we tell you it's possible? It’s common...
May 21, 2019
Why Do Home Sales Fall Through? 5 Common Reasons Why The Seller or Buyer Walk Away
Why do home sales fall through? Why is it that sometimes, the buyer or the seller walk away from a home sale, causing...
May 14, 2019
The 5 Biggest Challenges of Buying A Home When You Have Student Loans
What's the biggest barrier to purchasing a home that requires a mortgage? For millions of college graduates — both...
May 6, 2019
Don't Make These 7 Mistakes When You Buy Your First Home
It's easy to fall in love with your dream house (and the idea of finally buying one)! However, your judgment may be...
April 24, 2019
Notice Of Intent to Foreclose: Know Your Options
As a homeowner, there's an f-word that is avoided as much as possible. Even though we don’t want to say it we have to...
April 10, 2019
5 Ways To Look For A Great School District When Buying A Home
Proximity to good quality schools is one of the most important factors considered when purchasing a home, especially...
April 1, 2019
7 Reasons You'll Love Selling Your Home in the Spring
Ah, spring! When the trees blossom, the lovely tulips and daffodils bloom, and everyone's mood brightens. But aside...
March 24, 2019
How To Find The Best Agent For A Short Sale
A short sale transaction is different from the usual home buying process. It involves more waiting time, and more leg...
March 13, 2019
Forget A Cash Offer: Here Are 5 Creative Ways To Help You Win A Bidding War
Ugh, bidding wars. They can be nasty, nerve-wracking, and even heart-breaking. Nowadays, most real estate markets...
February 3, 2019
8 Home Buyer Practices That Your Agent Wants you to Change
In the process of finding a new home, your real estate agent should become your new best friend. For a few weeks or...
January 21, 2019
Before You Buy A Fixer-Upper, Answer These Questions First!
Just like buying a move-in ready home, a fixer-upper has its fair share of advantages and disadvantages. Buying a...
December 16, 2018
An Easy Guide to the Different Types of Mortgage Lenders (Before Choosing the Right One for You)
We've helped you understand the roles of different real estate experts in previous posts. After securing everything...
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