Category: Buyer and Seller Resources

You’ve probably seen or heard of foreclosure listings when searching for a new home and wondered if it’s a smart choice for you. While they can often offer significantly discounted prices, there are some important considerations and risks to be aware of. What Is A Foreclosure? When a property owner is unable to pay their […]

Have you felt that familiar change in the air and maybe noticed some leaves turning? You might also be wondering if you’re forgetting some fall clean up and winterizing chores you should be taking care of before the winter sets in. There are plenty of things to check out and address to save yourself problems […]

Do you have to work with a real estate agent to buy a home? No, but there are a ton of reasons why you should, unless you have plenty of experience and success going it alone. After reading this article, you’ll probably agree this is the single most important home buying tip. According to the […]

Many people think the phrase “curb appeal” came about recently, especially considering the recent popularity of home improvement TV shows. According to Google’s nGram service, mentioning of the phrase started in the 60’s and rapidly rose in use between the 80’s and today. We’ll refer to curb appeal here as those things that attract or […]

When is the best time to buy a house? You might be surprised to learn the fall can be a very attractive season for buying. RealtyTrac analysts found that October is the best month to close on a home. They looked at over 32 million real estate sales since 2000 and found October buyers on […]

Have you ever considered buying a condo and explored your loan options? If so, you may have first-hand experience with the restrictions on Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans for condos. These loans are particularly appealing to first-time buyers because they require a 3.5 percent down payment and have loose credit requirements than conventional loans. Unfortunately, […]