How much should you save for a down payment?  Obviously the answer is different for everyone, but there are few key things to consider that could help you start your savings plan! The down payment [...]

The first thing you should know is that PMI stands for Private Mortgage Insurance.  It protects your lender in case you default on your loan.  You’re required to have PMI until you pay off 20% [...]

Even if you’re not hiring someone to stage it, that doesn’t mean it should be a step you ignore! Staging doesn’t have to be overwhelming or incredibly expensive – your home can look like a [...]

We love fall!  The golden sunshine, the cool nights, and the way it makes us want to get cozy. It also makes us ready to change up our living space and bring on the fall [...]

Getting ready to sell your home can be stressful, and if you live in an area where young buyers are looking, you may not know where to start. Fear not!  Here’s a few helpful hints [...]

When you start shopping for a new home, it’s hard to know what you can afford.  We dream big, we look at our favorite neighborhoods, and often we overestimate what we can stomach in monthly [...]

Here’s a few things your realtor would love for you to know, whether you’re looking to buy or sell. We can’t stress enough how helpful a good realtor is in the moving process. If you’re [...]

While the “perfect” neighborhood might not exist, there’s a lot of ways to find one that has the perfect combination of what you and your family need!  Here’s a few ways we strategize to find [...]

What’s an FHA loan?  They vary from a conventional loan on a couple of points – and we’re gonna share a few of them today!  We love being able to offer them because they can [...]

How do you prepare for a mortgage?  Whether you’re buying your first house or not, sometimes preparing can be a challenge.  Here’s a quick guide to help you prepare for a mortgage in good time! [...]

If you’ve got kids going back to school, you’ve probably bought your fair share of pens, crayons, and notebooks this past week. The thing is, those supplies could end up anywhere – but don’t worry, [...]

Everyone talks about “rate shopping” when it comes to mortgages.  It’s the pervasive belief that misleads a lot of people – but not you, because you’ll read this blog. (wink wink)  While some rates can [...]

If you’ve ever been to an open house, you know there’s a lot to consider.  Is it actually cramped, or is it those drapes?  Will it need a new AC in the next year?  What [...]

Moving is stressful… and without being organized, it can be downright chaotic. But where to start?   Here’s some tips to help you stay organized during a move! If you like apps, try these! Sortly. You [...]

If you’re looking for a home, you’ve probably heard the term “Private Mortgage Insurance,” or PMI.  This the insurance you pay on a loan when you have a low down payment, and it’s to protect [...]

Happy Independence Day!  We hope you get to spend it with your families, enjoying all the things that fill our favorite memories. Family is really important to us, and we know it is to you [...]

So, what makes a home inspection important?  And what are the ins and outs of it?  A home inspection is an important part of purchasing a home.  Here’s the rundown of what it looks like… [...]

If you’re getting ready to sell your home, you know the stress of making sure everything is clean, tidy, and fresh looking before a showing.  It’s easy to envy those perfectly styled homes you see [...]

If you’ve ever seen the term “DTI” on a mortgage or realtor search and wondered what exactly it meant, fear not!  DTI stands to debt-to-income ratio, and it’s not as complicated as it might sound. [...]

There’s been a trend for young home buyers to purchase a “forever home” instead of a starter home.  So instead of going for a smaller, usually 2 bedroom home with a smaller price tag that [...]