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16 Real Estate Terms You Should Know Before you Buy
Searching for a new home is difficult. Potential buyers often have to balance their wants with their needs and try to prioritize factors like location, price, and size. What many house hunters don’t think about during their search is how complicated the process can get after you find the perfect home. That’s when the paperwork starts and a flood of confusing terminology begins. To help
How to Easily Shop For a Mortgage
For most people, a home will be the biggest purchase that you will make in your lifetime and will require obtaining a mortgage. Shopping around for a mortgage will help you find the best possible financing deal. Locking in the best possible interest rate may involve some time and research, but it will pay off for you in the long run! Get your Credit Score Your credit score is
Understanding the Home Buying Process
The home buying process can be slightly stressful and intimidating, especially if this is your first time around the block. Even if you are a seasoned moving professional, it is still nice to have a home buying guide and the help of your trusted real estate agent. Knowing what to expect through the home buying process can reduce some of that anxiety and help you confidently find your w
Money Management Apps To Help Keep Your Budget on Track
Sticking to a budget and keeping track of your finances is key to money management. Keeping track of all your finances in one place will make your life a lot easier. Luckily, there are so many apps available to download that will help you organize your finances. Mint Mint is a great app to manage all your finances in one place. You are easily able to con
What is Home Equity?
Did you know that purchasing a home could actually help you build your wealth? If you are currently renting a property, you might want to look into purchasing a home within your budget when your next lease is up. Purchasing a home can be easier than you think with a first-time homeowner’s loan and will help you build your wealth in the long run! What is Home Equity?
Tax Questions? We’re Here to Help!
Spring isn’t the only season that has sprung upon us lately; we’re in the middle of tax season and if you’re a homeowner, tax time can be a very good time for you. It doesn’t matter if you own a townhome, single-family home or condominium, there likely are valuable tax deductions that you can take advantage of. First and foremost, there is the simple question that many
New Home… New “Setting”!
Congratulations! You’ve just purchased a new home. You signed your name on the dotted line, packed up all your things, hauled them to your new home, unpacked (mostly), and have finally started to settle in. After checking off all those major tasks, you might be starting to think about the smaller details of moving. Such as where the perfect place to hang the family picture is, determin
Money Resolutions to Help You in 2020
New year, new financial goals. If you’re starting off the new decade with a list of resolutions, consider adding some financial to-dos to your list! Follow these steps to achieve your financial goals in the new year. Make a Budget Now is the time to start thinking of making a budget and getting your finances in order. If you have had trouble in the past
Is Now The Best Time to Purchase a Home?
There’s good news all around for the housing market. You can expect the remainder of the 2019 year to be one of the best that real estate has ever seen! Unemployment is the lowest it has been in 50 years, wages are rising at a faster rate, and consumers are continuing to spend more (Federal Reserve, 2019). So what does this mean for you? Now is a great time to tap into the
Want to Buy a Home? Avoid These Common Credit Mistakes
There is a lot of preparation and effort that goes into buying a home. From searching through various listings to saving up for a down payment to applying for a mortgage and all the inspections and appraisals that get you through to closing, the home-buying process can be complex. Most home buyers go into this process knowing that their finances will be scrutinized a bit before they are approve
