5 Fun (and Useful) Summer Home Trends

Summer is a great time to improve your home’s exterior.  And whether you’re interested in enjoying your space a little more or you want to boost your home’s value, it makes sense to find inspiration by taking a look at what other homeowners are doing. Are you thinking about updating your yard or patio this […]

How to Prep for a Successful Home Sale

Are you thinking about selling your home?  Supply is low and demand is high right now, which means many sellers are seeing quick turnarounds and healthy profits. Still, despite the hot market, selling a home isn’t easy. If you want the experience to be as smooth as possible, prepping early and enlisting help are key.  […]

What to Know About Home Inspections

You probably know that home inspections are often part of the homebuying process. But do you know why they’re so important — or what they mean for your home purchase or sale? Home inspections can play a big role in whether your homebuying (or selling) efforts are successful. Are you hoping to buy or sell […]

Easy Ways to Boost Your Curb Appeal

Great curb appeal can make a big difference when selling a home. Not only can it make your property stand out from the competition, but it could also bring in higher offers. An attractive house can also be a benefit even if you’re aren’t planning to sell right now. After all, who doesn’t want to […]

5 Homebuying Lessons From Last Year’s Unsuccessful Buyers

We’ve found this wonderful article from Nerdwallet.com written by Elizabeth Renner Highlighting some tips and lessons from last year’s unsuccessful buyers.  Buying a home in 2022 won’t be easy, but learning from last year’s challenges might give you the edge that you need to succeed. Record-low housing inventory, high prices and low mortgage rates made […]

4 factors you can control that affect your mortgage interest rate

We found this Great Article by Vance Edwards highlighting some factors where you have power in your ultimate mortgage rate.  For most of us, buying a home means obtaining a mortgage. As with almost all types of loans, your mortgage will likely come with an interest rate. That rate plays a significant role in determining […]

What to Do if You Can’t Find a Home

Finding a home in a hot market can be challenging: Supply is limited, and bidding wars are common with demand so high.  You may find yourself up against dozens of buyers, making it hard to snag the home — and at a price you can afford. It’s important not to lose hope, though. Despite the […]