This step-by-step series will take you through the entire home-buying process — from finding a buyer’s agent to settlement day, and even to maintaining your home after you’re all moved in. Every first-time buyer will find this information-packed series easy to follow and understand. Make sure to tune in for the next few weeks!  The […]

I’ve been having a lot of conversations about mortgages lately.    Conversations about refinancing, about loans that help my clients buy and sell at the same time, and conversations about whether it makes sense to pay off your mortgage early or even make extra payments if you have additional funds.    I love talking about mortgages and […]

Are you giving your credit score the attention it deserves? If you’re even thinking about buying a home or refinancing your current one in the near future, then you need to show it some love. Make sure you understand the ins and outs of your score and what you can do to make it more […]

If you’ve been thinking about buying a home and are just not sure of the steps involved or even where to start, then this 14-part series is a MUST read for you.   Each week, you’ll get great tips and easy-to-understand how to’s that will help you be successful in purchasing a home in today’s market. […]

You love hanging out with certain friends or have the perfect roommate in your current rental.  You’ve got a great relationship with one of your siblings who lives nearby. You and your partner have been together for years and want something more permanent.   Should you buy a home with them?  It’s not uncommon for family […]

No home sale is every final until you get to settlement. That is a fact and explains why real estate signs say “Contract Pending” before being replaced with “Sold.”  There’s a lot that goes on after a buyer’s offer is accepted by the seller. And a key factor in getting to closing day is the […]

As a homeowner, you should have gained some equity in your home since living there and paying your mortgage down. Have you ever considered using this equity to finance some of your needs if you don’t have the cash flow?   A home equity loan or line of credit are two ways to get the necessary […]

Where you live affects everything about your lifestyle. Every. Single. Day.  Read the above statement again and let it sink in.  Why? Because finding a location that matches your wants and needs is so critical to your happiness in your home and in your daily life.  Think about this … you can always change or […]

Who hasn’t checked out online real estate sites for price estimates of their own home, a neighbor’s home, or even a beach house when on vacation?  Most of us are guilty as charged!  It’s easy to see why these sites and apps are tempting to use since buyers and sellers can get marketing information directly […]

If you’re a buyer on a tight budget, your family may be able or willing to help you with your down payment. If that’s the case, lucky you!    I know financial support from family is not an option for every buyer and I have many articles about other options on my website, but if you […]