Moving Day Etiquette
Whether you are moving yourself or hiring a professional team, there are a few ways that you can make moving day more enjoyable and smooth for everyone involved. Follow these tips to be a gracious host on your moving day.…
What to Do When You Are Outbid on a Home
Home sales are competitive right now. In many markets, offering the asking price isn’t enough to guarantee that you will be able to purchase the home. With buyers offering more and more, what can you do if you are outbid…
Questions to Ask Your Mortgage Lender
Whether you are an experienced home buyer or are looking to purchase your first property, shopping around for a mortgage is an important step to make sure that you are getting the best deal. Here are a few questions to…
What to Do When Buying a Home Sight Unseen
Many homebuyers want a chance to walk through a home before offering to buy it. This allows you to get a first-hand view of the condition and features that may look great in photos, but aren’t what you need or…
Should You Offer Above Asking Price for a Home?
In a seller’s real estate market, buyers are often in fierce competition to purchase a home. This leads many to work hard to make their offer the most attractive, whether by reducing the contingencies, making the closing process smoother, or…
4 Ways to Thank Your Real Estate Agent
If you’ve recently bought or sold a home with the help of a real estate agent and want to show your gratitude, there are a few great ways to say “Thank You!” to your agent for all of their hard…
Best Steps to Improve Your Credit before Buying a Home
Credit is one of the most important parts of your home loan application. When applying for a mortgage, every lender working with you on buying a home will pull your credit. If your credit is not great, there are a…
What Is a Hot Housing Market?
If you have been looking to purchase a home in 2021, you have probably been told that you are in a “hot housing market” and to be ready for a long wait or fierce competition. What exactly is a hot…
Using a 203(k) Loan to Buy Your Home
If you love the charm and character of older homes but don’t want to live in a construction zone as your DIY, consider using a 203(k) loan to purchase the fixer upper of your dreams. The U.S. Department of Housing…
What to Do When Your Purchase Offer Isn’t Accepted
Buying a home can be a stressful process, especially when there is a lot of competition in the market. It can seem like there aren’t any good houses left and any that do become available are snatched up quickly. Here…