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The Biggest Financial and Non-Financial Benefits of Owning A Home: A Refresher During This National Homeownership Month

| Tuesday, June 8

In the midst of a global pandemic, our homes have become much more than a space that provides a roof over our heads. We’ve experienced sheltering in place for several months, so having a place we can call our own…

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The Complete Final Walkthrough Checklist

Buyer

| Monday, May 24

You’re almost there. You can’t wait to finally get your house keys and move to this new place you’d call home. You just can’t contain your excitement as the closing day approaches. However, you’ve still got the final walkthrough—your last…

The Risks of Buying A Home With Unpermitted Renovation Work

Buyer

| Monday, April 12

When you’re on a search for your dream home, it’s easy enough to fall in love with any renovated features, such as a remodeled kitchen or bathroom, a finished basement, or a newly-installed deck, that are set to make your…

Debunking 5 Common Credit Score Myths That Many Home Buyers Believe

Buyer

| Tuesday, March 16

When it comes time to buy a home, a good credit score boosts your chances of getting a mortgage because it shows lenders or mortgage companies that you are likely to pay a loan on time. Thus, having a bad…

How To Get Over The Heartbreak of Losing Out on Your Dream Home

Buyer

| Thursday, February 18

It’s already stolen a piece of your heart. You’ve spent countless hours thinking about it. You know it’s a huge commitment, nothing like you’ve ever had before, but you’re more than ready for it. You had such big dreams and…

5 Things That Could Go Wrong If You Skip Hiring A Real Estate Agent To Buy A Home

Buyer

| Thursday, January 21

If you are thinking about buying a house this year or even in the near future, one of the things you might have been asking yourself is whether you need to hire a real estate agent or not. After all,…

6 Doable Resolutions To Help You Save For A Down Payment on A Home

Buyer

| Tuesday, January 12

Having enough money to put as a down payment is one of the biggest roadblocks to purchasing a house, especially to first time buyers. If you’re one of the many people who aspire to turn their homeownership dream into a…

5 Things You Can Start Doing Now If You Want to Buy Your First Home in 2021

Buyer

| Wednesday, December 30

Buying a home is a ‘purchase of a lifetime.’ It’s a major financial step that requires a lot of planning and preparation. If 2021 is the year you’ll put an end to your rental days and find your dream home,…

The Ins and Outs of Giving or Receiving Down Payment Gifts

Buyer, General

| Thursday, December 17

For many first time buyers, saving for a down payment is one of the most challenging steps in fulfilling their dream of purchasing a home. Oftentimes, they know they can afford their potential monthly mortgages (which could be less or…

The Rise of Multigenerational Living and the Challenges That Come With It

Buyer, Homeowner

| Wednesday, December 2

A multigenerational household is typically made up of aging parents, their adult children, and their teenage or young grandchildren. This setup has seen a steady rise in recent years, with over 64 million Americans living and sharing a multigenerational household,…