Tag: Homebuying

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.

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…

4 Reasons you Need a Buyers Agent when you Purchase a Home

Buying a home is an important decision, and using a buyer’s agent can help guide you throughout each stage of the process. A buyer’s agent can also play a key…

What to know about Closing Costs

When buying a home, your financial obligation includes more than just the down payment and monthly mortgage. You’ll also be on the hook for the costs required just to close…

How to Save for Your First Home

Saving for a down payment can seem daunting if you’re just getting started. Here are 4 quick tips you can use to set yourself up for maximum savings! Let’s GO!…

8 Ways to Make Moving Not Suck

By now, we all know that moving into a new home is... hard. But, hey, like anything else it's nothing that a little pre-planning and discipline can't help.

How Large Should my Down Payment Be?

How Large Should Your Real Estate Down Payment Be? The elusive down payment. ACK! Sounds scary, right? When it comes to financing a home purchase, one of the biggest questions…

How Much House can you Afford?

“So, what’s your budget?” This is one of the first questions you’ll be asked by a real estate agent when you begin your home search, and it’s an important one.…

5 Tips for Buying a Home in a Competitive Market

So you’ve decided to buy a new home. Aww yeah! The decision to purchase a home is a big one, and unlike any other. Chances are you’re feeling a variety…