The House is New, Can I Skip the Home Inspection?

Home inspections are often seen as the saving grace to many potential home buyers as it can bring awareness to a plethora of different issues from minor cosmetic damages to large ticket items that may need replacements or maintenance. Completing a home inspection can give you a full picture of exactly what to expect should…

Is There Competition When Buying a New Construction Home?

Is There Competition When Buying a New Construction Home?

Buying a home is an exciting journey, however when buying a new construction home, it seems to be even more special as you can watch the bones of your home get built, be the first person to live within the walls, and ultimately, build the home of your dreams. One of the biggest misconceptions when…

Should I Buy a House If the Carpet Smells Like Pets?

Should I Buy a House If the Carpet Smells Like Pets?

So, you found a home you love, but the carpet smells, and while some smells are unpleasant, one of the most common is unfortunately pet odors such as urine. Unfortunately, this is a roadblock that many buyers face when house hunting, and while in previous years, you could request a credit to help go toward…

New Year, New Home? Are You Planning on Buying in 2022?

New Year, New Home? Are You Planning on Buying in 2022?

The New Year is here! As people across the globe begin their resolutions, many people are hoping that the year 2022 is the year they’ll be able to buy their first home. Whether you’ve been saving up for a down payment relentlessly over the past few years, or you’re hoping to secure a loan with…

Why Condo Living is Becoming Popular

Condos were once thought of as only a short-term rental, or a steppingstone to owning your own single-family home, however, despite what many people believe to be true, condos, unlike apartments, are owned by the tenant, making them a homeowner.  The only catch to this would be if the homeowner has chosen to use their…

Questions to Ask Your Home Inspector

Your home inspector is there to try and help bring awareness to any major problems that may lie within the home you are hoping to purchase, however oftentimes home buyers don’t understand exactly what a home inspection covers, what their home inspector is looking for, or what questions they should ask post inspection.  Related: Buying…