Down Payment Strategy

You’ve most likely heard the rule: Save for a 20-percent down payment before you buy a home. The logic behind saving 20 percent is solid, as it shows that you have the financial discipline and stability to save for a long-term goal. It also helps you get favorable...

Are You Needing To Upsize?

Are you needing to upsize? Unfortunately, our homes don’t always grow with us. What may have initially worked fine for a single person, a young couple’s starter home, or a family with a newborn can quickly become too small as families expand and multiple generations...

Move In Priority Tasks

Moving into a new home is an exciting time, and you’re probably daydreaming about decor and paint schemes, and new furniture. But before you get into the fun stuff, there are some basics you should cover first. 1. Clean out the kitchen If the previous occupants wanted...

Purchasing Fees

Purchasing a home is arguably one of the biggest financial decisions you will make in your lifetime. As you start your hunt, don’t forget there will be other costs associated with your purchase than the price of the home. Here are 5 fees to keep in mind as you...

Home Appraisal Guide

You’ve found your dream home and now it’s time to cross all your T’s and dot all your I’s before it’s all your own. And one of the first items on your closing checklist is the home appraisal. So, what exactly is that? The home appraisal is essentially a...

Warranty vs Insurance

When purchasing a new home, it’s important to do in-depth research on all facets of the home-buying process. One thing you’ll need to understand is how to best protect yourself and your investment if anything were to go wrong. Check out the information on home...