Home Buying
I’m Buying and Selling at the Same Time Too
I’m going through the simultaneous selling and buying process right now. Have you been thinking about selling your home and buying another? Today I’ll talk about what that process looks like because I’m going through it myself right now. My husband and I decided that now was the time to buy…
Read MoreHealth Benefits of Houseplants
Health Benefits of Houseplants Having greenery in your home isn’t just aesthetically pleasing. There are a lot of great health benefits as well. Even if you don’t have a natural green thumb, a plant here or there can still deliver the following benefits. Reduce Stress Who among us couldn’t do with a little less stress…
Read MoreEarnest Money vs Down Payments
Earnest Money vs Down Payments There are two terms you might hear if you’re in the market to buy a house – earnest money and down payment. The two are not interchangeable, but sometimes there’s confusion between what they are, what they aren’t, and how they compare. Understanding both earnest money and a down payment…
Read MoreHow Important is a Home Inspection?
The Importance of Home Inspections Being aware of any issues before purchasing a home is important, as it can help you budget what needs to be fixed or make the decision to rescind an offer. With a competitive housing market, buyers are forgoing home inspections now more than ever. While this can provide an edge…
Read MoreRolling a Credit Card Balance into a Cash-out Refi
Rolling a Credit Card Balance into a Cash-out Refi There’s certainly no shortage of articles about when and how to refinance. Whether or not to refinance a mortgage is a good thing or not is less about the actual interest rate and more about the monthly savings compared to the closing costs associated with getting…
Read MoreWhat Happens When a Contractor Bails
If you hire someone to do work on your home and they don’t complete that work as agreed upon, it can be incredibly stressful, especially if you already paid them. Whether it’s a small or large project, it’s not as uncommon as you might…
Read MoreThe Difference Between a Vacation and Investment Home
If you’ve ever considered buying a second home, it’s important to understand the mortgage rules are a bit different from that of your primary residence. There are also key differences between buying a second home and an investment property, and you should be aware of…
Read MoreHow Long is Too Long for a Home to Be On the Market
When you put your house on the market, you obviously want it to sell as fast as possible. That’s not always what happens, though. Even in the real estate feeding frenzy that was 2020, homes spent an average of 25 days on the market.…
Read MoreWhat First-Time Homebuyers Should Know
If you’re a first-time homebuyer, today’s video is for you. Are you thinking about buying your first home? Today I’m joined by Karen Dunn of Big Valley Mortgage to answer some key questions you’re probably asking yourself. With the market as crazy as it is, knowing the answers to these questions will save…
Read MoreTo Flip or Hold Real Estate
The idea of flipping a house and making a healthy profit in a relatively short period of time holds a lot of appeal for investors, but is it always the right option? It may be better, depending on your situation, to buy and hold, rather than flip. The following are considerations to keep in mind…
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