Yes, interest rates are higher than they’ve been in years.  But should higher rates prevent you from moving forward with buying a home?    Maybe, maybe not.   As I always say, the best time to buy a home, whether you’re buying your first home or your 10th home, is when it makes financial sense […]

Having a high credit score is important all the time, whether you are buying a home anytime soon or not.  Your FICO score and credit report are so vital to getting any type of loan, and this series will give you the financial strategies you need to get your credit score as high as possible. […]

Buying a home most likely will be one of your biggest purchases, and that’s why the decision to become a homeowner should be a very personal one.  The timing should be determined by your own particular situation and finances and never because everyone else around you is doing it. Though I understand the temptation! Below […]

Having a yard for the first time can be exciting. You’ve got this extra living space to use for gathering with friends and family, or just hanging out and relaxing outside in the fresh air.  But before you start thinking of buying that fire pit and inviting friends over, review my tips below about buying […]

It’s both exciting and a little scary to buy a home. That feeling of nervousness and not knowing what to expect is normal!   That’s why it’s important to have a strategy from start to finish if you want to find the right home for you, especially with the market making a shift. And part of […]

Buying a home takes a lot of preparation and planning. It’s important to get your finances in order and other tasks done before you even start house hunting! Keep in mind that this early stage of the buying process doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time on your part even before we start working together. That […]

We’re not done just yet! Here’s a bonus article for my recent 12-part series, Love Buying a Home. This step-by-step series took you through the entire home-buying process — from finding a buyer’s agent to settlement day. Now you’ll learn a few tips on how to take care of your new home and make it […]

This step-by-step series will take you through the entire home-buying process — from finding a buyer’s agent to settlement day, and all the details in between. Every first-time buyer will find this information-packed series easy to follow and understand.  This series wraps up today but stay tuned next week for a bonus article on maintaining […]

Love Buying a Home series – Week 12 This step-by-step series will take you through the entire home-buying process — from finding a buyer’s agent to settlement day, and all the details in between. Every first-time buyer will find this information-packed series easy to follow and understand. Make sure to tune in for the next […]

Love Buying a Home series – Week 10 This step-by-step series will take you through the entire home-buying process — from finding a buyer’s agent to settlement day, and all the details in between. Every first-time buyer will find this information-packed series easy to follow and understand. Make sure to tune in for the next […]