Category: Buyer Resources

Five Forgotten Expenses of Moving into a New Home

While moving to a new home can be daunting, with a little preparation you can be ready for any surprises that come your way.

The Importance of a Needs vs. Wants Checklist

Finding your dream home starts long before you start looking for open house signs and scheduling walk-throughs. Seasoned home buyers start every home search with a list of wants vs. needs.

Debunked: Four First-Time Buyer Myths

There are plenty of myths about first-time homeownership, and here are four big ones that can be debunked.

Buyers vs Sellers Markets: Understanding the Real Estate Forecast

When it comes to buying and selling real estate, it’s all about timing. For sellers, the goal is to put the house on the market, generate interest, and ideally close…

Five Things Not to Do when Buying a Home

Sometimes it can feel like your home buying To-Do list is never-ending. There are papers to sign, meetings to attend, boxes to pack, and decisions to make. As you begin…

How to Improve Your Credit Score Before Buying a Home

Finding ways to improve your credit score is always a great idea if you plan on purchasing a home in the near future. Understanding how to increase your credit score…

Five Reasons Homeownership is a Great Investment

Buying a home is a huge financial commitment, and not something to rush into without careful consideration. But while putting together a down payment and then servicing a mortgage may…

7 Steps to your First Home

Buying your first home is a huge step that’s full of unknowns. One of the most important parts of the process is arranging a mortgage, and applying for the first…

Things to Research Before Picking Your Next Home

According to the National Association of REALTORS®, the median amount of time people tend to own a home is around nine years. Prior to 2008, homeowners stayed in their homes…

The Nine Worst Mistakes Made by First-Time Buyers

  There’s plenty to think about when buying a home, and plenty of potential mistakes to be made. That’s especially true for first-time buyers who’ve not gone through the process…