Research has shown that buying or selling a home can be one of life’s most stressful events — right up there with filing for bankruptcy or getting a divorce. Preparation is the key to reducing stress and anxiety. Here are a just a few tips that we would recommend to lower your stress ... » Learn More about Stress 7 Ways to Reduce When Buying or Selling
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Vacation Home 6 Questions to Ask Before Buying
Have you and your family fallen in love with a vacation spot and you're wondering whether it makes sense to buy a vacation home there? Here are some key questions to ask yourself (And keep in mind that a great real estate agent can always help you talk through them!). Vacation Home 6 ... » Learn More about Vacation Home 6 Questions to Ask Before Buying
Home Tour 6 Questions to Ask
Thanks to the Internet and our digital tools, you can learn a lot about a home before visiting, such as when the house was built and the HOA or tax costs. Some things, however, are best to ask us in person when actually on the home tour itself. Home Tour 6 Questions to Ask 1. Why are the owners ... » Learn More about Home Tour 6 Questions to Ask
Resources for first time home homebuyers
Surveys show that first-time buyers aren’t aware of how much they need to save for a down payment. Many people believe that buying a home requires they put down at least 20 percent of the purchase price, but down payments aren’t as big of an obstacle as people think. For example, a loan through ... » Learn More about Resources for first time home homebuyers
Buying Your First Place 5 Things to Think About
As a renter, you have the luxury of choosing a place that meets your needs at the moment. Buying a home is a much bigger commitment, both in terms of finances and the length of time you’ll likely live there. When seeking out your first place – whether a house or condominium or anything in between – ... » Learn More about Buying Your First Place 5 Things to Think About