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Is It Better To Rent Than Buy a Home Right Now?
You may have seen reports in the news recently saying it’s more affordable to rent right now than it is to buy a home. And while that may be true in some markets if you just look at typical monthly payments, there’s one thing that the numbers aren’t
Is It Getting More Affordable To Buy a Home?
Over the past year or so, a lot of people have been talking about how tough it is to buy a home. And while there’s no arguing affordability is still tight, there are signs it’s starting to get a bit better and may improve even more throughout the yea
Why Access Is So Important When Selling Your House
If you’re gearing up to sell your house this spring, one of the early conversations you’ll have with your agent is about how much access you want to give buyers. And you may not realize just how important it is to make your house easy to tour.
What Mortgage Rate Do You Need To Move?
If you’ve been thinking about buying a home, mortgage rates are probably top of mind for you. They may even be why you’ve put your plans on hold for now. When rates climbed near 8% last year, some buyers found the numbers just didn’t make sense for t
How to Decorate Your Home Exterior for Winter
How to Decorate Your Home Exterior for Winter - Hang String Lights, Spruce up Your Door or Balcony, Consider Everyday Wreaths, Hang a Bird Feeder.
Tax Tips for Homeowners
Tax Tips for Homeowners - Take Advantage of Energy Efficiency Credits, Deduct Home Office Expenses, Deduct Home Equity Loan Interest, Benefit from the Mortgage Interest Deduction.
Home Staging Tips to Make Your Home Shine
Home Staging Tips to Make Your Home Shine, How to Depersonalize Your Home, Clean, Remove Clutter, Make Minor Repairs, Increase Curb Appeal.
What to Know About Down Payment Gifts
What to Know About Down Payment Gifts - Gift Rules and Gift Letters, Conventional Loan Gift Rules, FHA Loan Gift Rules, USDA Loan Gift Rules, VA Loan Gift Rules.