If you’re on the fence between continuing to pay your landlord’s mortgage or buying a home of your own, you’re likely carefully weighing all the pros and cons. While the financial benefits of owning a home may be at the top of your list of reasons to buy, it’s certainly not the only perk. It may come as a surprise that many homebuyers are motivated by the desire to have a place that’s uniquely their own ..read more

Whether you are a potential homebuyer, seller, or both, you may be wondering if home prices will begin to fall this year. Keep reading to find out what’s happening with home prices, what the experts are saying, and ultimately, how both of these things impact your homeownership goals ..read more

Buying a home in any market can be challenging, let alone a seller’s market. If you are currently on your homebuying journey, don’t be discouraged. Your decision to buy a home will be worth the effort in the long run ..read more

A perplexing decision any homeowner can face is whether to renovate or move. There are so many factors that can bring you to question which of these two ideas would be best, whether it be a growing family or just the desire for an upgrade. Here are some ways you can break down the decision further to decide what is best for you and your family ..read more

The old real estate cliche' about "location, location, location" is true, as the area of the city where your home is located will have an impact on its future value as well as your lifestyle. So, what factors should you consider when you are choosing which neighborhoods to house hunt within ..read more

A home equity loan is a type of loan that allows you to use the equity of your home as collateral. It is an option that homeowners have available to them and that some people use to pay for major expenses such as home renovations, college education, or medical bills. These types of loans became popular in 1996 because they provided a way for consumers to minimize their tax charges for that year since other interest deductions were eliminated for most consumer purchases. Is it a good idea to leverage your shelter for cash? What is a legitimate reason for taking out a home equity loan? It can b ..read more

Last year, analysts predicted that home price appreciation would slow dramatically in the fall of 2021 and continue to soften at the start of 2022, but this hasn’t happened. Prices are still on the rise, and the appreciation is in the double digits. Here are a few reports on year-over-year price appreciation for December 2021 ..read more

In our recent blogs, you will find that we mention how important it is to get pre-approved before you start looking for a home. Why is getting pre-approved so important? Keep reading to learn more ..read more