Month: December 2019

Set Homeowner Resolutions for 2020

The new year is just around the corner — are you making any resolutions? You can stick with classic choices like, “I’m going to exercise more,” or “I’m going to learn to play the guitar,” but you may want to broaden your scope. While you’re working on some personal resolutions, consider making some resolutions as… Read more »

Get Yourself Ready to Buy Your First Home

Buying your first home represents a major moment in your life. It’s a milestone that you’ll remember forever. Your home represents a financial investment to some degree, but it’s also a place that you can call your own — a place where you’ll make important memories. You don’t arrive at your first home-buying experience by… Read more »

List All of Your Home’s Best Features When Selling

Selling your home is a big decision, and it’s one that you want to make with confidence. When you decide to sell your home, you want to sell it quickly and for a great price. There are many steps that you can take to help yourself accomplish this goal. One of the ways to do… Read more »

Are You Considering Energy Efficient Appliances?

Saving money as a homeowner can help you stay on top of mortgage payments and manage your monthly budget. Who doesn’t like saving money? Sometimes, the route to saving money starts with an upfront cost. Energy efficient appliances can save you money in the long run, if you’re willing to upgrade now. You might actually… Read more »

Can Clean Living Lead to Savings?

Everyone is looking for ways to save money while working toward major goals like homeownership or retirement. The small habitual changes that you make can lead to a steady, positive financial impact. You may not have realized, but your savings goals may actually lineup with your lifestyle and wellness goals. Clean living may actually help… Read more »

Don’t Wait for a Mortgage Pre-Approval

Mortgage “pre-approval” is called that because it’s the step that you should take first in the home-buying process. Getting pre-approved for a home loan shows homesellers that you’re a serious buyer, and it gives you the ability to move quickly when you find a home that you love. If you wait to get approved for… Read more »

Which Home Features Will You Be Paying for?

This is kind of a trick question, because the short answer is, all of them. If you see a feature noted as part of a home listing, then that feature is definitely being considered in the list price. That’s why it’s important to make a list of the home features that you absolutely need, the… Read more »