You’ve done it … you found the home you want to buy! Now you’re ready to make an offer and tackle some of the next steps that will make you a homeowner. First, it’s time to determine your offer price and the amount of your earnest money deposit to show you’re a serious buyer. You’ll […]

House hunting can be overwhelming, time consuming, and yes, even exhausting some days. But there’s no reason it has to be that way if you follow some simple strategies that will streamline your search and make you “shop” productively But before you can even start looking at homes, you need to go through several steps […]

Today’s mortgages are not “one-size-fits-all.” That means you’ve got lots of options out there that could fit your budget and finances. This is good news for many home buyers! However, you do need to do your homework first so that your mortgage application can be processed properly and with success. The lending environment can be […]

Coming up with a lump sum of money for a down payment can be scary and daunting to many first-time buyers. You definitely don’t want to wipe out your entire savings to purchase a home. It doesn’t have to be a roadblock to homeownership! Once you’ve got your monthly budget all set and know approximately […]

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One of the biggest mistakes you can make as a homebuyer is not knowing how much you can REALLY afford when purchasing a home. The next mistake is thinking too “big picture” when it comes to price range or purchase price. Stop right here before you make these mistakes! You’re going to learn the correct […]

Before you start looking for a home you must first define and choose the type of life you want to live. Your answers to the questions below will help make sure that your real estate decisions and the home you buy will match this life you want.  You’re the one who will be living in […]

The first item on the agenda when you’re looking to buy a home is to choose a real estate agent that is the best person to represent you, and also someone that can help you through every single one of the many steps in buying a home.  You will be spending a lot of time […]

If you’ve been thinking about buying a home and are just not sure of the steps involved or even where to start, then our new weekly series Home Buying 101: Everything You Didn’t Know You Needed To Know About Buying Your Home is a MUST read for you. Each week, you’ll get great tips, how […]