Should’ve, would’ve, could’ve. Don’t make that your mantra when it comes to your home’s maintenance! Preventative maintenance is worth your time and money NOW to avoid costly home disasters later. You don’t want to be the one saying, “I should’ve caulked those windows for a few bucks a tube,” when faced with a $2,000 repair […]

Love Buying a Home – Week 3 My step-by-step series will take you through the entire home-buying process — from finding a buyer’s agent to settlement day, and even to maintaining your home after you’re all moved in. Every first-time buyer will find this information-packed series easy to follow and understand. Make sure to tune […]

This step-by-step series will take you through the entire home-buying process — from finding a buyer’s agent to settlement day, and even to maintaining your home after you’re all moved in. Every first-time buyer will find this information-packed series easy to follow and understand. Make sure to tune in for the next few weeks! The […]

Being a homeowner can be exciting and fun at times, with lots of freedom to make it your own space!  As a homeowner, though, you’re the one in charge of any repairs, maintenance, finances, and improvements over the long haul.  Whether you’re a first time homeowner or you’ve owned many, it’s important to stay informed […]

Whether you know it or not, there might be things you are doing that can affect your credit score for the worse. Even if you aren’t buying a home anytime soon, you don’t want to be surprised by your credit score when you want to buy a car or refinance, for example.  The decisions you […]

If you’ve been thinking about buying a home and are just not sure of the steps involved or even where to start, then this 13-part series is a MUST read for you.  Each week, you’ll get great tips and easy-to-understand how to’s that will help you be successful in purchasing a home in today’s market. […]

I’ve been having a lot of conversations about mortgages lately.   Conversations about refinancing, about loans that help my clients buy and sell at the same time, and conversations about whether it makes sense to pay off your mortgage early or even make extra payments if you have additional funds.   I love talking about mortgages and […]

It’s both exciting and a little scary to buy your first home. That feeling of nervousness and not knowing what to expect is normal!   But, what you don’t want to rely on during this process is luck or chance.  Everyone wants to Get Lucky when looking for a home, but it comes down to much […]

You love hanging out with certain friends or have the perfect roommate in your current rental.  You’ve got a great relationship with one of your siblings who lives nearby. You and your partner have been together for years and want something more permanent.  Should you buy a home with them? It’s not uncommon for family […]

Last week we discussed why paying down your mortgage might not be the right choice for many homeowners since you could use any extra cash in higher return investments or maintain easier access to these funds than being tied up in your home. However, there are some situations where paying down a mortgage does make […]