Foundation problems are dangerous since they can lead to significant issues throughout the rest of the home, including structural damage, mold, water damage, and even pest problems.
In this blog, we list five tips to keep your kids involved and informed about the home purchase. They may not fully understand its many aspects, but making your children feel included and valued can help ease the transition and get them excited about relocating.
It’s tempting to rush into writing an offer and seal the deal before another buyer gets their hand on it. But not so fast! Before making an offer on a home, you need to do your research to ensure that you get the best deal possible and avoid potential headaches down the road.
Here are some guide questions to help you make an educated and appropriate offer that the seller will gladly accept.
Buying a home is no easy feat. You usually have to put money down equal to a percentage of the final purchase price, or your down payment. Having this upfront cash on hand may not be easy for everyone. In fact, it’s one of the major hurdles when buying a home. This is why down payment assistance programs are available to qualifying home buyers.
Planning to buy a home in 2025? With only a few days left ‘til the new year, it may seem like an extremely distant and daunting goal. But the good news is that you still have the whole year ahead of you, which means you can take it step by step. Getting started today is already a huge feat, so here’s a comprehensive guide that you can use to navigate through this journey toward your homeownership dreams.
Planning to buy a home in 2025? With only a few days left ‘til the new year, it may seem like an extremely distant and daunting goal. But the good news is that you still have the whole year ahead of you, which means you can take it step by step. Getting started today is already a huge feat, so here’s a comprehensive guide that you can use to navigate through this journey toward your homeownership dreams.
If you’re interested in a home near a school, you should understand how it might affect your day-to-day living situation. With school in session 180 days a year, you should weigh the advantages and disadvantages before deciding. To help with your homework, here are some pros and cons to consider before buying a home near a school.
It’s no secret that the spring and summer are the peak seasons for buying and selling real estate. If you’re relatively new to the housing market, you might be tempted just to get cozy this fall and wait for the market to peak again in spring. But why not break the mold and find your dream home this season? Here are five reasons why fall can be a great time for your house-hunting.
With the upcoming changes in real estate commission rules, buyers will need to approach their home purchase differently. The days of relying on the seller to cover the buyer’s agent commission are ending. In this blog, we’ll provide practical tips for buyers to prepare for this new reality and ensure they get the best deal possible.
Moving to your new home is no easy feat. But moving across state lines? It adds a new level of intricacy that can overwhelm you if you don’t plan for everything in advance.
In this blog, we go over some moving essentials that you might have missed. Feel free to add them to your moving-out-of-state checklist to help make your move go as smoothly as possible.
Whether you’re the one buying or selling a home, the real estate closing is sure to be both exciting and daunting for you. Even though both parties agreed on a chosen date and might be pleased with the dollar amount on the table, there are still plenty of surprises that can be tricky to deal with.
Here, we’ll explore the pros and cons of corner lot properties to help you make informed decisions before buying or building your next home in this type of unique zoning lot.
Buyer’s remorse is a feeling of regret, guilt, or anxiety after making a purchase, thinking that it’s a wrong decision. It’s also known as buyer’s regret or buyer’s disappointment. While it can result from any sort of purchase, even the smallest ones, it usually occurs after a significant commitment, such as buying a house or a car. In real estate, buyer’s remorse is when a new homeowner regrets the home they recently purchased. They either feel that it was an outright mistake or think that there’s a better option for them out there.
When you put an offer on a home, you’d want to do everything you can to make your bid more competitive. One way to do this is through earnest money. But what is it, exactly? And how much do you need?
While it’s a cliche that communication is key among successful couples, it couldn’t be any truer and more crucial if you’re planning to buy a house together. Not only are you going to make one of the most fulfilling purchases of your life—but you’re also going to experience the joy and hardships of homeownership with the person you love.
In the ever-evolving real estate market, timing is key. Now, more than ever, is the time to seize the moment and turn the key to unlock the doors to your dream home. The confluence of favorable conditions awaits those ready to embark on the exciting journey of homeownership in 2024. Read on to find out why…
Even though winter is typically a slow time for real estate, it doesn’t mean it isn’t a good time to purchase a home. Buying a home during this traditional “off” season could work for you depending on the real estate market where you want to move and your personal circumstances.
If you’re feeling stuck not knowing what else to know about the property, we’ve pulled together a list of some things that may not be so obvious to ask but can get you closer to finding a home that's a good match for your lifestyle and budget.
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Generation Z (Gen Z) is eager to put down their own roots and achieve financial independence. As a result, they’re turning to homeownership. If you’re a member of this generation, and you’re interested in pursuing your own dream of homeownership, here’s some information you may find helpful on why and where your peers are buying.
If you haven’t had dealings with an HOA before, we’ll walk you through exactly what it means, what it does, and what are the most crucial things you need to know before living in a community that has one.
If you watch any HGTV, you might think that buying a house doesn’t take all that long. You go see three houses over the course of a few days, then, presto, you’re in the house of your dreams right after a short commercial break. While nobody truly thinks it only takes a half hour to buy a house, most buyers aren’t sure how long the process actually takes. Still, don’t feel bad — honestly, it depends on a lot of factors. But if you’re even thinking about buying a house, you might want to start the process now, because it might take longer than you think it does.
Want to buy a new home, but don’t want to let go of your super-low mortgage rate? Depending on your loan and situation, there may be something you can do to buy a new property and retain your mortgage rate — a practice known as “porting” a mortgage. But what, exactly, is a mortgage port, and how do you know if you qualify?
If you’re trying to decide if you’re ready to buy a home, there’s probably a lot on your mind. You’re thinking about your finances, today’s mortgage rates and home prices, the limited supply of homes for sale, and more. And, you’re juggling how all of those things will impact the choice you’ll make. Read on to know how to know if you’re ready…
While the wild ride that was the ‘unicorn’ years of housing is behind us, today’s market is still competitive in many areas because the supply of homes for sale is still low. If you’re looking to buy a home this season, know that the peak frenzy of bidding wars is in the rearview mirror, but you may still come up against some multiple-offer scenarios. Here are a few things to consider to help you put your best foot forward when making an offer on a home.
There’s no denying that it’s a tough market, with challenges for both buyers and sellers. But misconceptions floating around about this market and what’s going to happen next aren’t making things any easier. So what, exactly, are those misconceptions, and why are they incorrect? Read on to learn more…
If you’re following mortgage rates because you know they impact your borrowing costs, you may be wondering what the future holds for them. Unfortunately, there’s no easy way to answer that question because mortgage rates are notoriously hard to forecast. But, there’s one thing that’s historically a good indicator of what’ll happen with rates, and that’s the relationship between the 30-Year Mortgage Rate and the 10-Year Treasury Yield.
When it comes to buying a home, especially with today’s affordability challenges, you’ll want to be strategic. Mortgage rates impact how much it costs to borrow money for your home loan. And, to help offset the higher borrowing costs today, some homebuyers are taking a close look at their wish list and re-evaluating what features they really need in their next home to avoid overextending.
Thinking about buying a home? The key question isn’t when—but how long you’ll stay. See why homeowner tenure impacts your decision more than market timing.