How Much Should I Spend on a House? 4 Steps to Follow
Published on September 27, 2021 by Ryan Castillo Shopping for a mortgage, you might encounter lenders who pre-qualify you for a higher loan amount than you expected. Many lenders work with [...]
Painting Brick: To Paint or Not To Paint Your Home
Published on October 20, 2021 by Ana de Guzman There are lots of mixed opinions when it comes to painting brick homes. Some homeowners love the idea of sprucing up their classic [...]
Is There a Lien on My Property? How to Check
By Julie Ryan EvansSep 9, 2021 (maybefalse/iStock) “Is there a lien on my property?” If this is something you’re wondering about, then you’ll definitely want to find out, pronto. You [...]
How Much Does Title Insurance Cost and Is It Required?
Published on September 28, 2021 by Mekaila Oaks When the seller accepts your offer, the closing process requires verification that the seller is the sole owner of the home’s title. This [...]
Simple Shower Remodel Ideas That Will Breathe Life Into Your Bathroom
Published on October 8, 2021 by Ryan Castillo A shower should be a sanctuary, a stress-reducing environment, somewhere you can easily relax and free yourself of a hard day’s work. But [...]
What Is a Co-Op? The Pros and Cons of Housing Cooperatives
Published on October 1, 2021 by Mekaila Oaks Updated on October 6th, 2021 Investing in a housing cooperative can be a rewarding alternative to the traditional homebuying process. But buying a co-op [...]
Is Earnest Money Refundable? Here’s What to Know
The earnest money deposit—the cash you as a buyer offer to essentially call dibs on real estate—is one of the most important and misunderstood parts of the home-buying process. Naturally, you [...]
Homebuyer Fatigue Hits the Housing Market as Prices Continue Soaring
Getty Images Ron and Kathy Kern began looking in earnest for their forever home this past spring when their youngest child finished college. The couple hoped to trade their two-story, [...]
How to Prepare for a Home Appraisal: 9 Tips to Maximize Your Home’s Value
Published on September 8, 2021 by Hannah Tan The home appraisal is your last chance to ensure your home’s value comes in as high as possible, which is especially important since [...]
