The home buying process isn’t easy. It's important to remember that the road to homeownership is full of twists and turns. So it’s best to prepare for the unexpected. Don’t believe us? Here are a few unexpected hiccups that may come up during... (Read More)

Buying a house in the city is expensive. How expensive? In 2021, the median home sale price for urban areas nationwide rose 15.9% to nearly $300k. It was the first time since March 2020 that home price growth in urban areas surpassed the prices in... (Read More)

Stop for a moment and really think about this one: What are you looking for in your next home? The National Association of Realtors surveyed home buyers nationwide on the home features that are most important to them and found that home buying needs... (Read More)

Identity theft is a fast-growing type of crime. Are you doing enough to protect yourself? Here are some simple yet effective ways to help prevent someone from stealing your personal information. Carry as little information as possible with you... (Read More)

Are you looking for a home your children and pets will enjoy? You're not alone. Many people make home-buying decisions on the needs of not only their children, but their pets, too. Surveys show that home buyers with children are looking for homes... (Read More)

Does your home have a laundry room? Energy-efficient appliances? A walk-in pantry? A patio or front porch? These are just some of the features home buyers want most, according to surveys conducted by the National Association of Home Builders. Also... (Read More)

Finding your dream home isn’t easy, especially if you are working with a tight budget or in a hot real estate market. One option that can help you find the right house is to buy a fixer-upper home and finance the needed remodel with a renovation... (Read More)

Did you know that the average age of marriage is slowly rising? In 2020 it was 32 years old, which is a significant increase from previous generations. Instead of getting married young and buying a home as a couple, many people opt to pursue their... (Read More)

When buying a home, you get to make a lot of decisions. One of the most important: You often have the option of selecting a fixed-rate home loan or one with an adjustable rate. ARMs are attractive to some home buyers today because the introductory... (Read More)