What the Heck Is Title Insurance (and why do I have to pay for it when I buy a home)? You’re in the market to buy a home and up pops “title insurance” in the buying process. Are you stumped and not sure exactly why you need to get it? Here’s a Q&A that should […]

Don’t Press Your Luck – Avoid These 6 Mistakes When Buying Your First Home It’s both exciting and a little scary to buy your first or next home. That feeling of nervousness and not knowing what to expect is normal!  But, what you don’t want to rely on during this process is luck or chance. […]

Is 2022 The Year to Buy A Home? If you or anyone you know has been wanting to buy a home but sat it out last year because of how competitive the real estate market was here, this could be the year to make it happen. Even though interest rates inched up slightly, they are […]

How to Buy and Sell at the Same Time When you sell your home, most likely need to find a home to move into too! That’s why this article is a must-read.  It’s a step-by-step walk through the entire home-selling process, and here’s how you can love selling and buying at the same time! You’re […]

The Lowdown on Loans – What Determines Your Mortgage Rate? Understanding mortgage loans and interest rates can be confusing and frustrating for many homebuyers. It doesn’t help that most advertised rates are just a marketing ploy to lure you in! In fact, a loan officer, like me, looks at several factors to determine an interest […]

Buying a Home Is Like Falling in Love You can feel the attraction immediately and imagine a picture-perfect life together for many years ahead.  You’ve fallen hard, very hard …. But wait! We’re not talking about your latest date but rather a home you saw while house hunting. Yes, buying a home is like falling […]

Should You Consider Getting a Home Warranty? As a homeowner, you just never know when you’ll face unexpected and costly repairs for your home.  One way to mitigate the fear of paying big money for things that break before they should, is to consider getting a home warranty.  Home warranties have gotten a bad rep […]

Get a Head Start on the Spring Market Typically, the most buyers are out and about buying homes in the Spring market.  The Spring market around here starts as early as February.  But, there are already homes coming on the market and you could be the “early bird” buyer who gets the home! Here’s how […]

How To Prepare Now to Buy a Home Later This Year Buying a home takes a lot of preparation and planning. It’s important to get your finances in order and other tasks done before you even start house hunting! Keep in mind that this early stage of the buying process doesn’t happen overnight. It takes […]

Beat the Crazy Spring Market–Buy A Home During the Holidays You may be gearing up for the busy holiday season – hanging decorations, buying gifts, baking cookies — but may think that buying or selling a home right now is not good timing.  Think again! Although the more traditional approach of real estate would dictate […]