What You Need to Know about the VA Loan
If you are a military service member, Veteran, or their family, you may be eligible to use the VA loan to purchase your next house. While you do need to satisfy a few requirements, using the VA loan is a…
Outdoor Home Features from DIY to Professional
Upgrading your home’s outdoor space can make it more enjoyable, add curb appeal, and even increase the overall value of your home. Try one of these projects yourself or get the help of a pro to take advantage of your…
What to Do When Buying a Home Sight Unseen
Many homebuyers want a chance to walk through a home before offering to buy it. This allows you to get a first-hand view of the condition and features that may look great in photos, but aren’t what you need or…
Working with Your Real Estate Agent Again
Looking to purchase or sell your home? If you aren’t a first-time homebuyer, you have probably already used a real estate agent. Unless you are moving to a new area, you likely have the option to work with the same…
Bang for Your Buck: Making Unique Upgrades to Your Home
Many homeowners (and future homeowners) dream about creating the house of their dreams. When we’re young, it probably involves a lot of slides, trampolines, and bottomless candy dispensers. As we get older, these dream features get replaced by high-end appliances,…
Should You Offer Above Asking Price for a Home?
In a seller’s real estate market, buyers are often in fierce competition to purchase a home. This leads many to work hard to make their offer the most attractive, whether by reducing the contingencies, making the closing process smoother, or…
4 Ways to Thank Your Real Estate Agent
If you’ve recently bought or sold a home with the help of a real estate agent and want to show your gratitude, there are a few great ways to say “Thank You!” to your agent for all of their hard…
Staying Safe When Selling Your Home
Very few potential homebuyers want to purchase a home without looking at it first. As the seller, this means that you will be expected to open up your home for showings. This can be through a designated open house time…
Top Tips to Creating a Home Garden
Spring is a great time to spruce up your yard and enjoy some time in the warmer weather. If planting a home garden is on your to-do list this season, here are a few tips to get your garden growing…
Considering a Vacation Home? Pros and Cons of Second Home Ownership
Many people dream of putting their feet up in a luxurious vacation home by the beach, in the mountains, or wherever your dream getaway is. But are you ready to take the plunge into second home ownership? Here are some…
