Providing You the Keys to Your Dreams
Shiplap is everywhere. If you’ve ever referred to yourself as a home DIY-er, watched HGTV’s Fixer Upper, or considered ‘rustic’ your aesthetic, you’re already familiar with not only what shiplap is, but likely also have an idea of how to bring this reclaimed wood look and feel into your home. If however you’re new to […]
Talking to your realtor can be tricky–you’re discussing personal details like finances and lifestyle choices while also being swept up in the excitement of starting a new journey. As a result, it is really important to maintain good communication that is honest and productive. Here are a few things that you should share so that […]
So, you’ve decided to build the home of your dreams! It’s an exciting time and there are a lot of decisions ahead–which is why having a real estate agent to guide you through the process is so essential. Building a home is totally different than buying an existing one and its important that you have […]
Currently, the market lean is in favor of the seller–which can leave many buyers with limited options. Nothing sucks the fun out of purchasing a home like continual compromise over a narrowing field of choices. For that reason, building a home may be a better option!  As you explore this option, it’s important to keep […]
Buying your first home can be an exhilarating, empowering experience. You are literally taking ownership of the next phase of your life–and getting some enviable new digs! Still, there is a lot to consider. Know Your Options Although putting down 20% on a 30 year mortgage is a typical approach to home buying–it’s not the […]
As the home buyer, you will probably be requesting an appraisal. If you are getting a loan to buy your house, an appraisal will be part of the process. This is a professional appraisers estimated value. The appraiser will use recent properties that have sold in the area to help determine the value of the […]
The purchase of your home is most likely going to be the largest and most important purchase of your life. Getting out there and looking at real estate might be fun and exciting, but you don’t want to get your heart set on a house only to find out that you won’t be able to qualify for it. […]
A Moving Company Can be a Convenience or Not – Depending on Whom You Hire Moving home is stressful, expensive and frequently compared to root canals. In the middle of all the pain and confusion of moving, there’s one thing that you particularly need to pay attention to – making sure that your mover doesn’t […]
When home buyers begin the house hunting process, they often don’t realize just how many steps it entails. From securing a loan to finding a property you love to negotiating the purchase, it can feel like the process will never end. Luckily, if you have made it to the offer stage, the finish line is finally within reach. Together with your agent, you […]
A property with structural flaws, electrical defects and a damp basement is every homebuyer’s nightmare, not to mention a money pit. But that’s not all that can go wrong when you buy a new home. Cut down your chances of buying a lemon with these seven top tips. 1. Check the Structure The only safe […]
