If you’ve ever been house hunting, then you know the drill. You start out hopeful, expecting to find your dream home after just a few showings like it’s no big deal. But then, you’re a month deep and things start to feel bleak. Maybe you’re on a tight deadline, but
Purchasing a home is a HUGE undertaking. It definitely gives knew meaning to the saying “You don’t know what you don’t know,” so it helps to do your homework! Set up for success from the start Getting your credit score in the best possible shape will help you get a better mortgage
by Tara Frazier Moving into a new house is a major life change. After packing and unpacking your belongings, there’s still a lot of work to be done. Follow this checklist for common tasks every new homeowner should do: Change the locks. The old owners have handed over the keys.
By Shelly Temm Staging your home can have huge payoffs! According to a 2014 Zillow survey of real estate agents, hiring a professional home stager was listed as #2 for “top home improvement projects for sellers.” Homes that are staged can successfully compete in their price range and lead to remarkably quicker sales. Lux Life Real
You’ve heard the buzz “Mortgage rates are at historic lows!” It really is the buyer’s market, so if you’re considering a change, NOW is the perfect time. What you need to know about securing a mortgage and the best way to borrow for improvements: Pre-approval Getting pre-approved will make the whole home-buying process
If you’ve been accumulating a bunch of loans with high interest rates and huge monthly payments, you may be considering consolidating your debts into a single, lower interest rate loan. This takes some of the burden off being able to afford your bills by lowering your monthly payments. >> Read
