Whether you’re motivated by financial benefits or lifestyle perks, moving to a smaller space can be a smart idea with lasting benefits. Ready to start this daunting but exciting task? Here are some tips to help you seamlessly and successfully downsize your home: Start early. While it’s not always possible, you’ll fare better if you...Read More
Knowing how much you can (and should) spend on a home can be tricky. Most first-time home buyers may find themselves in a place where they’re not even sure where to start. Luckily, you’re not alone. Read on for a home budgeting guide that shows you what you need to know before getting into the...Read More
Buying a home is overwhelming for most first-time buyers. It’s the biggest purchase most people will make in their lives, and the process is like no other financial transaction. Because of their unfamiliarity, first-time buyers often sabotage their home searches by making easily avoidable mistakes along the way. With the help of real estate agents,...Read More
The homebuying process looks something like this: Get preapproved for a mortgage, find your dream home and win the bidding war. But before you can move those boxes in and start enjoying your new property, you have one more major step to take: the home inspection. A home inspection isn’t an appraisal. In fact, an...Read More
Original Article: Link Here’s a quick look at what an electrical inspector may require you to do. Inspectors will check to see that electrical boxes are flush with the wall and that they are large enough to accommodate the amount of wire that will be in them, along with any device that will be placed...Read More
I know this is a dry topic, but it’s an important one for anyone thinking about buying or selling a home. Bear with me here! (I am a real estate broker licensed in the state of Oregon. The following information is typical for my area but contingencies can vary from state to state and transaction...Read More
These small upgrades make a great first impression. Even if the weather hasn’t quite warmed up yet, spring is right around the corner. This time of year always makes us want to spruce up our homes—both inside and out—and creating a welcoming front entrance tops our to-do list. Not only is it the first thing...Read More
Moving into a new home is an life experience that few people describe as "fun." But with our tips of things to do before you move in, you’ll be ready when the furniture arrives. The move can totally consume you for a long time: planning, packing, moving, cleaning. When you arrive in your new home,...Read More
There’s no doubt that teaching your child smart money management habits is vital to their long-term success. But amid all the soccer games, PTA meetings and lunch-packing, the school year can get busy — making summer the perfect time to start teaching them about money. Here are some great ways to help your child understand...Read More
Freddie Mac is debuting a new 3 percent down payment option for qualified first-time buyers that could put it in direct competition with the Federal Housing Administration’s low down payment mortgage. The mortgage financing giant announced Thursday that it is rolling out a new conventional 3 percent down payment option called HomeOne, which will not...Read More
