Buying Your Home

If you’re considering buying a home, you may be wondering whether it’s a good idea to start your search during the warmer months. Is summertime a smart time to house hunt? As with any major decision, there are advantages and disadvantages to buying a home during the summer. We break them down below, and offer […]

Owning a property in a historic neighborhood offers a unique chance to preserve and showcase your home’s historical significance. It can also be a valuable investment opportunity, since these properties tend to retain their value during slow periods in the real estate market. To better understand the pros and cons of this kind of investment, […]

By Margaret Heidenry Jun 1, 2023 EnvelopeFacebookTwitterLinkedinPinterest Anyone who’s tried to buy or sell a home lately is no doubt painfully aware that today’s real estate market has slowed down considerably—but why? A new Realtor.com® report sums it up as the “chicken and egg” problem. Allow us to explain. It all starts with mortgage rates—which are about 1 percentage point […]

t can be hard to shop for a home without knowing how much you can afford. Mortgage preapproval lets you shop smarter and make stronger offers. Let’s look at what it means to get preapproved and how to get started. What Is A Mortgage Preapproval? Mortgage preapproval is the process of determining how much money […]