Finding a Home

With the COVID-19 pandemic establishing a new remote work culture, more and more professionals are pursuing the Zoom town life as remote workers – making a living working from home or elsewhere outside of an office. Thanks to the increased popularity of online meetings and virtual events, you can Zoom into work from anywhere. So...

Did you know your calendar can play a role in helping you get the best purchase price for the home you want? The time of year you buy a home can impact how much you pay for it. We don’t need to tell you homes are expensive. If keeping an eagle eye on your calendar...

If you’ve ever tried to buy a house, you’ve probably heard of a title. A title, specifically a property title, is a document that certifies ownership of an asset.  Naturally, when you buy a property, you and your mortgage lender want to ensure the title is accurate. For this reason, you’ll want to conduct a...

Looking at houses can be fun, but at some point, you’ll need to decide which one of them you want the keys to. For many of us, buying a home is the biggest, most expensive purchase we’ll ever make. Any amount of nerves is appropriate because, of course, you want to get it right. You...

There’s something special about buying a custom-made home. A new construction house gives you the freedom to design your own home to your particular specifications. Just don’t forget that new construction homes come at a premium, and you’ll have to endure a lot of planning and waiting. Even if you don’t want a fully customized...

Buying a home is a big decision. It may be the most expensive purchase you’ll ever make. Because the stakes are so high, you should learn as much as you can about the home buying process before you take the proverbial plunge. One way to do that is by taking a first-time home buyers class....

Whether you’re buying or selling a home, recruiting the right real estate agent is crucial. The wrong agent might cost you that cozy property on the sunny side of the street or sell your property well under market value. The right real estate agent will represent your best interests, so you should work with an...

For many first-time home buyers, the home buying process can feel like a journey into uncharted waters. That’s why many buyers recruit a real estate agent to help them navigate the home buying journey.  But you’ll find intrepid buyers who don’t need or want a real estate agent to help them buy a home. It...

Finding the perfect home is a challenge. And if it feels like you can’t find a home that speaks to you, you may be considering building your dream home instead of buying an existing home that doesn’t check all your required boxes. Before you start drawing up the floor plan and picking out paint colors,...

When beginning your home buying journey, you’re likely to come across many different types of homes. Terms like “midcentury modern” and “Art deco” can quickly become overwhelming, especially if you’re reading about new listings before photos are available. In addition to figuring out what these words mean, you’ll also need to discover which styles you...

Buying a house is a big deal – for first-time buyers and repeat buyers alike.  Unlike shopping for groceries, clothes or even a car, buying a house isn’t something you can do in one day. Besides being more expensive than most other purchases you’ll make, the process of buying a home can be demanding and,...

The rent vs. buy debate is as old as time. And for good reason – buying a house is a huge decision with long-term implications. Not to mention, it’s a huge financial investment. So, how do you answer the question, “should I buy a house?” The answer, unfortunately, is not cut and dry. There are...