How to Prepare Your Finances for a Mortgage
Preparing to buy a house may be one of the most exciting and scariest moves you’ll make your whole life aside from having kids or getting married. This is a major undertaking but too many people are so afraid of it that they never end up doing it. This is a great step to take…
What You Should Know Before You Downsize Your Home
In the real estate world, bigger isn’t always better, especially if you are looking to live more simply and to live very comfortably within your means. Downsizing a home is attractive to people of all walks and stages in life today, it is so attractive in fact, that HGTV has made a few different shows…
What to Know When Building a Beach Home
Owning a beach home is many people’s dream, and owning a beach front home that was custom built just for you is even better. There is nothing like living right on the beach with breathtaking views, calming sounds of crashing waves, and the relaxed vibes. When building your dream house on your own piece of…
Can I Buy a House That’s Not For Sale?
Is it even possible to buy a house that’s not on the market? The subject came up this week and I think it’s important to address it to potential buyers. We’ve had buyers that have looked at dozens of homes and nothing seems quite right. So is it even possible to buy a house that’s…
Is it Okay to Find a Realtor at an Open House?
Open houses, even though they may not actually sell the house, are still a necessity and something that most sellers require and expect of their agent. They can be a great marketing tool and something that homebuyers can view or tour while looking at homes. But there’s something we want to inform all of our…
Should I Pay Attention or Be Concerned with Landscaping When Buying a Home?
When most people buy a home, they look at the outside a little bit but most of the important stuff is inside, right? Not necessarily. As a buyer, sometimes the outside is just as important as the inside. I’m not talking about a few flowers in the front garden bed, but any large trees, root…