3 Important Reasons to Get a Home Warranty When You Buy a Home

Homeowners insurance. Manufacturers warranties. Builders warranties. And now home warranties? How much coverage does one home need? Actually, each of the options above covers different elements of a home. And while it’s smart to be careful not to pay for duplicate coverages, home warranties can be a smart option for first-time home buyers or buyers […]

What are Closing Costs and Which Ones Do I Have to Pay?

Buying or selling a home can be complex and emotional, especially if it’s your first time tackling the process. There are many steps to buying a home, even after an offer has been accepted. Buyers and their agents have much to do during a home’s due diligence period. And while sellers’ responsibilities are different, there […]

3 Quick and Easy Ways to Plan for a 2019 Home Purchase

2018 has been a roller coaster of a year! If you’re like us, you’re ready to enjoy all the festivities this holiday season has to offer. But you’re also ready to think seriously about what you want to accomplish in 2019. If you see homeownership in your future, 2019 could be a great year to […]

5 Things Every Millennial Should Know about Buying a Home

This is the third post in a three-part series about how millennials are changing home dynamics and how families can adapt to their needs. Read the first post of the series here: “Why are Millennials Really Living at Home?” Read the second post of the series here: “3 Things You Need to Survive Living with […]

First-Time Buyer Tips: What do My Closing Costs Mean?

It’s important to understand closing costs from both sides to ensure there are no surprises during your home transaction. But as a homebuyer, just what do each of your closing fees mean? We break down the typical homebuyer fees for you below: Home Appraisal At its core, a home appraisal is a professional assessment of […]

First-time Seller Tips: What Your Closing Costs Mean

It’s important to understand closing costs from both sides to ensure there are no surprises during your home transaction. But as a home seller, just what do each of your closing fees mean? We break down the typical home seller fees for you below: Real Estate Commission The real estate commission is a percent of […]