In today’s housing market, there are clear financial benefits to owning a home: increasing equity, the chance to build your net worth, and appreciating home values, just to name a few. If you’re a renter, it’s never too early to think about how homeownership can propel you toward a stronger future.
Read MoreIf you’re like many millennials who are spending much more time at home these days, you may have a growing need for more space or upgraded features, making moving more desirable than ever. Even if you bought a home sometime in the last few years, you may have more equity than you realize, and that’s a big factor to consider when you’re thinking about moving.
Read MoreIs the idea of saving for a down payment holding you back from buying a home right now? You may be eager to take advantage of today’s low mortgage rates, but the thought of needing a large down payment might make you want to pump the brakes. Today, there’s still a common myth that you have to come up with 20% of the total sale price for your down payment. This means people who could buy a home may be putting their plans on hold because they don’t have that much saved yet.
Read MoreWhen the time comes for buyers to start seriously looking at properties and considering an offer to purchase they often wonder and ask their agent, "what exactly does a seller have to disclose about this property?" The MLS listing sheet that is made available online to you and your agent is filled with a lot of information about the subject property. In fact, there is a designated section for "disclosures" to state anything that must be disclosed to potential buyers. So, what can you expect to be in this section or disclosed to you at the time of a showing? Read on for some principles and questions to find out the most important information regarding a property.
Read MoreThinking of buying a home? Here are some critical steps to take before you begin your home search:
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