Learn how to get a pre-approval letter, when to pay fees, how it could affect your credit score and more. When you start seriously looking for your new home, the first step is to get a pre approval letter from a lender. A pre-approval letter will let you know how much house you can afford. […]

Home Repairs on a Budget & OtherLower-Cost Options   These home repairs won’t cost you much to complete, and are easy enough for most homeowners to do on their own. A Fresh Coat of Paint- Brightening up your walls can be a great way to freshen up your home. A fresh coat of paint is als […]

Basic home buying terms A basic understanding of real estate concepts is important before your start your home buying journey. It will give you peace of mind knowing what things are when they come up during the transaction and could potentially save you money in the future.  Here are 9 real estate terms  to know […]

Will renovating your kitchen bring you higher offers? When you start thinking about selling your home, making an investment in kitchen upgrades can have a huge payoff. Kitchens are one of the key things that buyers look at when they are shopping for a home. A newly renovated kitchen can help you get the most money […]

Home values can shift dramatically and unexpectedly based in part on how the economy is performing. When interest rates rise, mortgage activity tends to slow down. However, when interest rates are lowered, more people buy homes and think about refinancing their mortgage. The economy and the interest rate are not the only considerations for refinancing […]