Real Estate

When you’re buying a house, especially during a hot market, it may be tempting to forego certain steps to expedite the process. Waiving a home inspection, however, is never going to be a good idea. Here are some reasons why you should never skip the home inspection. Weakened Negotiations After a home inspection is completed, […]

Real estate newbies are so excited when purchasing their first home that they often overlook key aspects of the property before signing on the dotted line. Sometimes wearing those rose-colored glasses can have costly outcomes making the dream of owning their first house become more like a nightmare. To assure your story has a happy […]

As a renter, you face the same question on some sort of recurring basis (depending on your lease tenure): keep renting for another year or purchase a home? Your answer obviously depends on your current situation and future plans, but there are a number of benefits to homeownership every renter needs to consider. Here are […]

Lately, more and more couples want to experience what it’s like to live together prior to getting married. For many it makes sense to jump right in, stop renting and buy a house-but does it really? There are a few things unmarried couples need to consider before making one of the most important financial decisions […]

Let’s be clear…it’s a great time to sell your home. Inventory is low, resulting in higher asking prices…and mortgage rates are historically low allowing buyers more purchasing power. That doesn’t mean that all homes sell immediately or for top dollar. Despite what you may read or hear, buyers are still picky…within reason…but rightfully so. By […]

If you are a first time homebuyer or just thinking about getting back into the market after a brief hiatus, your timing couldn’t be better! Yes, it’s a big step that requires some upfront costs, but the long-term benefits more than make up for itin the end. Aside from having a place to call your […]

While it can be overlooked often times, a homeowner’s equity helps build long-term wealth over time. So, as home values climb, your equity does too. That’s exactly what’s happening today. There aren’t enough homes on the market to meet buyer demand, so bidding wars and multiple offers are driving prices up. That’s because people are […]