Weekend Projects That Will Change the Feel of Any Dining Room

Weekend Projects That Will Change the Feel of Any Dining Room

Winter is here, and with it comes cozy evenings and comfort food. Your weekend plans are more likely to include movies on the couch than a picnic in the park. This is the time of year when everyone takes a closer look at their home 

Home Search Frustration? How to Refocus and Keep Going

Home Search Frustration? How to Refocus and Keep Going

The best part of buying a new home is going out and touring homes. This is especially true for first-time home buyers. As time goes on, however, it can be frustrating when each home falls short of expectations. While it’s important to be realistic about 

Ready to Simplify Your Home? Some Questions to Help

Ready to Simplify Your Home? Some Questions to Help

Once the holidays are over and the decorations come down, it’s common to take a serious look at your home and decide to make some changes. Lifestyle changes, including diet and exercise, often result in looking at other ways to remove excess clutter, and taking 

Selling Due to Divorce?

Selling Due to Divorce?

Selling a home in the best of situations can be stressful; adding in a divorce and selling a home can seem impossible. It’s an emotional time for the whole family and this can cause you to make the wrong decisions in the sales process. In 

Fluctuating Interest Rates and Real Estate Investing

Fluctuating Interest Rates and Real Estate Investing

Interest rates tend to fluctuate over time. As a real estate investor, it’s important to understand how changes in interest rates can impact the housing market.  How Rising Rates Affect Home Buying  When interest rates rise, it generally slows demand in the real estate market. 

FHA Loans Explained

FHA Loans Explained

Navigating the world of home buying can be daunting, especially when it comes to understanding different mortgage options. Among the various choices, FHA loans stand out as a popular and accessible option for many first-time homebuyers. In this article, we’ll dive deep into the essentials 

Ask the Right Questions: Tips for Getting Moving Quotes

Ask the Right Questions: Tips for Getting Moving Quotes

Buying and selling a home can be stressful. Once you’re ready to move, the relief can leave you vulnerable to scams. Frankly, you’re so happy to be “done” that you can overlook red flags in your excitement. To protect your belongings and avoid extra costs 

Don’t Overdo It When Decluttering to Sell Your Home

Don’t Overdo It When Decluttering to Sell Your Home

If you’re preparing your home to sell, you already know that it’s important to declutter. A clean, tidy space allows potential buyers to see the beauty of your home and to imagine themselves living there. But there is a fine line between decluttering and denuding 

New Home Loan Limits Announced for 2024

New Home Loan Limits Announced for 2024

As home prices continue to rise, consumers are getting a break from the Federal Housing Administration who regulates the loan limits for conforming and government guaranteed loan programs.  Home loans are categorized into government guaranteed, conforming, and jumbo lending products. As the name suggests, jumbo 

Uncommon Home Inspections to Consider When Buying a Home

Uncommon Home Inspections to Consider When Buying a Home

A home inspection is almost automatic for homebuyers during the escrow period. The goal is to uncover issues that present either an unsafe environment, potentially expensive repairs, and other challenges the new buyer may not expect. The cost and depth varies widely in the real