I'm sure you have heard of a homeowners association (and may remember a few overdramatized CC&R references in pop culture -- no stepfords, monsters, or ninjas in reality, I promise. Okay, I really can't promise on the ninjas.) -- there are more than 350,000 HOAs, representing some 40 million ... » Learn More about HOA: What It Is and How It Works
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Experts Project Mortgage Rates Will Continue To Rise in 2022
Our old friend, the mortgage rate -- when it's low, it's helping you get more house for your money. Sounds fantastic, right? Mortgage rates are just one of several factors that impact how much you can afford if you’re buying a home. As I am sure you heard, within the last year, mortgage rates hit ... » Learn More about Experts Project Mortgage Rates Will Continue To Rise in 2022
Things You Should Avoid After Applying For a Home Loan
First things first, congrats on taking a big step! Don't worry, you’ve done everything right so far; you’ve found a great lender, received a pre-approval and submitted your loan package for final approval. Phew! Now you can relax, right? Sorry friends, not quite. Until you close on your new loan, ... » Learn More about Things You Should Avoid After Applying For a Home Loan
A Checklist for Selling Your House This Winter [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights If you’re planning to sell your house this winter, you’ll want it to look its best inside and out. Take a look at how to create curb appeal and my ultimate sellers checklist.Take the time and focus on tasks that make it inviting, show it’s cared for, and boost your curb ... » Learn More about A Checklist for Selling Your House This Winter [INFOGRAPHIC]
In Today’s Market, Listing Prices Are Like an Auctions Reserve Price
For generations, the process of buying and selling a home never really changed. Same thing, different day. A homeowner would try (not always successfully) to estimate the market value of their house, then tack on a little extra to give themselves some negotiating room. That figure would become the ... » Learn More about In Today’s Market, Listing Prices Are Like an Auctions Reserve Price
