What to Do If Your Property Taxes Increase in One ...

Owning property is the ultimate goal for many of us. However, aspiring homeowners don’t always realize that one cost, property taxes on their home, can go up or down every year. Actions homeowners take such as home improvement to increase the value of the home, can result in a bigger property tax bill.  Below, we […]

How to Align Selling Your Home and Buying a New On...

POSSIBLE SCENARIOS IN SELLING YOUR HOME AND BUYING A NEW ONE For many who are contemplating selling their house also think about aligning their sale with the purchase of their own new home.  Not working towards this solution can be costly. Renting or paying a double mortgage for the five-month period before you move into […]

What’s an Earnest Money Deposit? (And Other Cost...

Buying your first home is an exciting experience. You get to look at houses and choose the one that’s just right for you. If you’ve been planning to buy a home for a while, it’s likely that you’ve done your research and know how to identify the upfront costs of buying a home. However, there […]

New Home Checklist: 7 Essential First Week Tasks

New Home Checklist: 7 Essential First Week Tasks Congratulations, you’ve bought a house! Purchasing the home you want is exciting. We’re here to help you minimize the inevitable stress of moving. After planning a move for months and diligently doing all the packing, prepping, and logistics, many people moving into a new home find themselves […]

Property Value & Refinancing: Everything You N...

Homeownership is one way to grow your wealth. Most of the time property values tend to rise while you pay off the mortgage. When you pay off the principal on your home and the value rises, you gain equity in your home. This is the monetary value between the amount you owe and the possible […]

6 Ways to Protect Your Interests When Buying an �...

Buying an as-is home comes with some unique advantages. However, you’ll want to take some steps to ensure that you’re protected once you move in. What Does “Sold As-Is” Mean? A seller lists a home for sale as-is when they don’t plan to perform any repairs before the closing. When you buy such a home, […]

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