After surviving the stresses of a home search, completing the checklist for a successful closing, and managing the logistics of moving, you’ve finally reached the end of the process, right? Well, almost. While self-congratulations are certainly in order, there’s one more step you don’t want to overlook. Fortunately, its simplicity and cost-saving results provide ample […]

Where does one begin when they start house hunting? The first step is talking to a mortgage lender before you house search so you know what you can really afford. The second is to find a real estate agent you trust to represent you as a buyer. But even with a great agent, those living […]

In a perfect world where mortgage rates, market inventory and demand from homebuyers align, downsizing to a smaller home would be a piece of cake for aging seniors. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case, and sometimes downsizing isn’t a feasible option. Seniors Staying Put Factors like lack of affordable inventory in a preferred location can […]

We often start the new year with resolutions to better ourselves, but that doesn’t always extend to the space that most defines us—our home. If you plan to stay in the house long enough to see a return on investment, and if you’ve got the itch to make some structural changes, make this the year […]

The decision to divorce is often emotional and difficult, and the minefield of legal and financial actions that follow add to an already stressful situation. There will be important choices to make when it comes to dividing up joint property and assets, and while it’s never an easy process, knowing what happens to a mortgage […]