Tag: first-time homebuyer

You start with a perfectly reasonable “house wish list.” Three bedrooms, a good neighborhood, maybe an updated kitchen. Twenty minutes later, you’re convinced you also need a soaking tub, a backyard big enough to host soccer practice, vaulted ceilings, and an outdoor kitchen you’ll use every weekend (obviously). We honestly love those big dreams. (Let […]

Our family was looking for an Airbnb for a trip we’re taking soon. We of course read the Airbnb reviews. But then we did something else interesting… We searched Google Maps street view to get a vibe for what the neighborhood was like.We’ve come to find that the neighborhood often has a bigger impact on daily life […]

No doubt someone has said to you –– “Buying a home as an investment.” They’re not wrong. But while that sentiment is true in some ways, it’s very different from the other investments in your life. A home doesn’t behave like a traditional financial asset—and understanding that difference matters. A Home Is a Hybrid Asset […]

After so many years of helping first-time homebuyers through the home purchase process, we try to keep this delicate balance of –– “make sure they’re excited about their new home” –– with –– “make sure they’re actually prepared for this next step.” Most first-time buyers walk in thinking about the big picture: price, location, and monthly payment. […]