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 [...]

Spring is one of the most popular seasons to buy a house.  Listings spring up, the weather is better, the grass is greener… you get the picture.  There’s both pros and cons if you’re planning [...]

Spring always has us wanting to make a change. At the same time, spending a ton of money isn’t often an option.  You too?  Here’s some spring décor hacks we’re considering….   Switch out your [...]

If you’re anything like me, savings and budgeting aren’t second nature.  It’s easy to spend and not keep track of things, but you know you want to save money.  Don’t stress!  Here’s a few easy [...]

You’re about to show your house, and you’re rethinking your space. Do you have a corner you don’t know what to do with?  Or a spare room that is a little mixed up?  Never fear. [...]

There are some common money mistakes to avoid when you apply for a mortgage.  And they’re common because they’re easy to make!  So before you apply, think about these simple little blunders you can avoid: [...]

How do you choose the right neighborhood for your family? It’s Valentine’s Day, and we all know that love makes a house a home – but it’s often the neighborhood that makes a home one [...]

When you’re ready to buy a house, you should start talking to a lender and going to open houses… right?  Not quite.  There are a lot of reasons to do these kinds of things BEFORE [...]