Deciding what to prioritize in your home search can be a difficult task. Shoppers can sometimes be swayed by a fresh coat of paint or shiny, new appliances when less obvious features are likely to have a bigger impact on their enjoyment of the property.  If you’re considering buying a home soon, don’t forget to […]

Some home features may seem like a dream before moving in, but when reality sets in, they could end in regret. Much like a careful home inspection can help you avoid unwanted surprises, a closer look at some in-demand amenities might reveal some decisive disadvantages.  Before you start a home search, take the time to […]

More than likely, a buyer’s first interaction with the home you’re hoping to sell will be via its online listing. It’s also safe to assume their focus will be on the photos featured in that listing. While staging a home is an essential part of the process and will play a role during showings, preparing […]

Shopping for a mortgage with substantial student loan debt may seem like an exercise in futility, but it might be less of a challenge than you imagined. Between repayment plans, lender approaches and old-fashioned financial responsibility, buying a home may already be within reach.  Before writing off your ability to qualify for a mortgage, review […]

Fiscal responsibility is the resolution that many of us make, but most fail to keep. As 2020 comes to a close, homeowners over the age of 62 can explore a flexible financial strategy to keep their New Year’s goals within reach — a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM).  For many seniors, a HECM, or reverse […]