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03.28.23
There are many loan types available to homeowners, and each loan has its advantages and disadvantages. One loan you may have heard of is a bridge loan. We’ll walk you through the ins and outs of bridge loans, how they work, the pros and cons, and who should consider this type of loan.
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.
09.27.22
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.
10.13.21
Real estate, like many other industries, has been fundamentally changed by technology. Add in a worldwide pandemic to the mix, and technology has become the lifeline of the entire industry. New platforms and products can help you sell a home in new ways, but that doesn't mean that all traditional real estate marketing ideas have to be kicked out to the curb — the key is figuring out what works best for you and your selling agent.
07.20.21
Whether you are buying or selling a home, your real estate agent will be your partner through one of the most significant transactions of your life. Finding the right agent should involve careful planning and research, but many of us just don’t know where to start. Here are 12 questions that will help you avoid the bad actors in your search for a great real estate agent.
06.15.21
Deciding whether to renovate your current home or buy a new house can be emotionally fraught and financially complicated. As well, there may be aspects of the "stay vs. go" equation you may not have contemplated.
01.13.20
Do those mid-80s beige cabinets with wood trim need to go? Perhaps your countertops are stained and burned from the previous owner. Or possibly, toes are stepped on when the whole family tries to cook together. Sounds like it’s time for a kitchen remodel. But is an affordable kitchen remodel really possible?
Read more about How To Remodel Your Kitchen for Less than $25K
01.08.20
We asked expert home organizers, professional movers, and even home designers for their help — read on to see how you can plan for both an easy to maintain home, and an organized move when the time comes.
Read more about Decluttering Your Home: The Ultimate Guide to Tidying Up