Saving your pennies up to buy a home is a project, all! Other than the (obvious) cost of your home, there are other expenses like down payments and closing costs to look out for. Cue the sunshine and rainbows, there's good news -- your tax refund can help you achieve your goals by paying for some ... » Learn More about Your Tax Refund Can Help You Achieve Your Home buying Goals
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Falling out of Love with Your House? It May Be Time To Move.
Home is where the heart is, right? Owning a home gives you space to customize -- that puce accent wall, the throwback shag carpet, and your shabby (chic?) well loved furniture. It's all yours. Oh the bliss. Fast forward a few years -- you aren't really in love with the look anymore, but a ... » Learn More about Falling out of Love with Your House? It May Be Time To Move.
What’s the Difference Between a Home Inspection and an Appraisal?
Real estate can be confusing, all. There are so many terms to remember when buying a home. Inspection and appraisal are two that seem to cause a lot of confusion. Contrary to popular belief, they are not one and the same, though they are both steps in the overall process. If you’re planning to ... » Learn More about What’s the Difference Between a Home Inspection and an Appraisal?
How Homeownership Is Life Changing for Many Women
It's time for a little myth busting, all! Typically when we talk about homeownership, the conversation drifts towards families (single or multi-generational). However, single folks have also had a large impact on the housing market and since 1981, single women have bought more homes than single men ... » Learn More about How Homeownership Is Life Changing for Many Women
4 Key Tips for Selling Your House
It's the ultimate spring clean -- you've decided it's time for a fresh start and that might mean selling your house. But as always, there are shenanigans happening within the real estate market which make this year different. So my friends, to help you prepare be sure to follow these four simple ... » Learn More about 4 Key Tips for Selling Your House