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 [...]

We love a good house plant. Filling your home with green and growing things has so many benefits, including being beautiful décor when you’re selling and staging. But what about when the rooms that need [...]

A VA loan is a mortgage loan guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).  And it may be exactly what you or a military family you love needs. Basically, it’s a loan given [...]

There are many reasons you should get a buying agent, but if you’ve never done it before, you may be unsure what their role exactly is.   3 Simple Reasons to get a Buying Agent: [...]

There are some steps to buying a house, and it might not be exactly what you would think.  Here’s a few simple ways to set you up for success, before you even start flipping through [...]

When you clean your house for showings, especially when you have limited time before – what do you do first?  Living creates mess, especially if you have kids. You can’t do it all – so [...]

When you start looking for a house, it’s the first thing most people do: rate shopping. Mortgage rates do vary, and that’s a fact – but the thing is, most people are confused on what [...]

Have you been looking into non-toxic cleaners but also double checking your bank account?  Yeah, me too.  Buying clean products, especially non-toxic cleaners and cosmetics, seems to have taken the health and home worlds by [...]