Since you're in the market for a new home, you're probably in the market for a new mortgage. Here are 3 critical shopping tips for anyone looking for a new loan. Know the Terms All the terms of a loan matter. Unfortunately, shopping for a mortgage is not as simple as finding out how much a lender ... » Learn More about 3 Rules to Remember When Shopping for a Mortgage
Tip Tuesday
Tip Tuesday
Buildup in your dryer can cause a fire. Cleaning your vent regularly can help prevent this risk. For most homes, an annual cleaning will suffice, but if you have a larger family and do laundry quite often, you should clean it more frequently.The good news is that cleaning the vent is an easy ... » Learn More about Tip Tuesday
Relocating to the Big City
Moving from a small town or suburb to a large city can be an intimidating proposition. Here are a few tips to help make your move as painless as possible. Research before you move. It’s important to understand the culture you’re joining. Do research online and find out about school systems, ... » Learn More about Relocating to the Big City
5 Tips for Buying a Home
Looking to buy a home? Here are five essential tips for making the process as smooth as possible. Get your finances in order. Start by getting a full picture of your credit. Obtain copies of your credit report. Make sure the facts are correct, and fix any problems you find. Next, find a ... » Learn More about 5 Tips for Buying a Home
Dealing with Financing
As the events of the last few years in the real estate industry show, people forget about the tremendous financial responsibility of purchasing a home at their peril. Here are a few tips for dealing with the dollar signs so that you can take down that “for sale” sign on your new home. Get ... » Learn More about Dealing with Financing
Make It Sparkle: Eight Tips for Adding Instant Curb Appeal
When home buyers drive your neighborhood, or when Realtors are previewing for their clients, what do they see? You never get a second chance to make a first impression, so make sure your home has the The Wow Factor: Seven Quick Curb Appeal Tips that makes people go “wow.” Take a walk around your ... » Learn More about Make It Sparkle: Eight Tips for Adding Instant Curb Appeal
Making the Right Move: A Checklist for Homebuyers
Whether you are a A Case of Cold Feet: How to Handle the First Time Homebuyer or an experienced homeowner, buying a new home is always stressful. Here’s a handy checklist of six things you can do up front to make the process a lot easier. Before you start packing, here’s what you need to do. ... » Learn More about Making the Right Move: A Checklist for Homebuyers
Ready, Set, Sell: Checklist for Home Sellers
You want to sell your home in the shortest possible time for the highest possible price, right? Of course that is every seller’s goal and it’s your Realtor’s goal as well. So here’s a handy 7 Additional Quick Fixes To Make A Great First Impression When Selling A Home you need to do to make that ... » Learn More about Ready, Set, Sell: Checklist for Home Sellers