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10.04.22
When you’ve decided you want to move or buy a home, you might be wondering how important timing is. For some things in life, timing is everything. But for buying a house, timing is only part of the equation. Still, timing does play an important role in your homebuying experience and ultimately how much you might end up paying for your new house, so it’s important to consider when it’s a good time to buy a house.
07.05.19
Whether you are selling your home to begin a new adventure, or refinancing your existing home, getting an appraisal with the value you want is an important hurdle to clear. You may feel that the appraisal process is out of your control, but there are many easy and inexpensive ways to get both yourself and your home ready.
Read more about 8 Top Tips for a Great Home Appraisal: A Checklist to Prepare Your Property
12.04.18
Most new year’s resolutions include staying fit and healthy, losing weight, spending less and saving more. We spoke with Tom Kraeutler, the nationally syndicated radio host of The Money Pit Home Improvement Radio Show to discover New Year’s resolutions you can make that will help keep your house in great shape year-round.
01.04.18
There are plenty of online tools to help you determine what your home is worth, but not all tools are created equal. Choosing the right Automated Valuation Model (AVM)—and using it in tandem with a true appraisal—is the best way to educate yourself about the value of your home.
Read more about Online Home Value Tools vs Appraisals: What’s the Difference?
07.19.17
You have made the decision to buy a new home and the house you love is on the market. You’ve submitted your loan application, but what’s next? What are the remaining steps until you have assurance that the new home will be yours?
Read more about Understanding the Mortgage Process: How Long Will It Take?
04.27.17
Home appraisals are a vital component of mortgage lending. See how the appraisal process works and learn how it protects you as a homebuyer.
03.13.17
Do you know the return on investment (ROI) of your renovation project?Not all renovations automatically make your home more valuable. In fact, some projects may provide very little or no return value at all. It’s important to research and plan ahead before you begin so you can make sure you’re spending your money wisely.
Read more about Home Remodeling ROI: Is Your Project Worth the Money?