Every day in the U.S., roughly 10,000 people turn 65. Prior to the health crisis that swept the nation in 2020, most people had to wait until they retired to make a move to the beach, the golf course, or […]
VIDEO: How home ownership multiplies your net worth
Home ownership is one of the best ways to build your financial future. In fact, homeowners have an average net worth that is 40 times greater than that of renters. Watch: Let’s connect so we can begin planning your first […]
Must-know lessons for buying a home during the pandemic
House hunting is always a process — but in the midst of COVID-19, there are even more things to know and learn about successfully finding and buying a home. But what, exactly, are those things? What do you need to […]
Video touring a home? Check these outdoor elements
Video tours are a great option for long-distance buyers and buyers who are hesitant to tour a property in person due to COVID-19 concerns. But if you’re planning a video tour and want to get a comprehensive feel for the […]
Video touring a home? Let’s get a close-up of the kitchen
While COVID-related restrictions have loosened in many areas, many buyers are still wary about going to tour homes in person — and video tours are still hugely popular. Perhaps it’ll even be a permanent addition to how some people look […]
Don’t make these common home buyer mistakes
Homeownership is one of the central tenets of contemporary life. Most of us dream of a familiar, comfortable place to call our own, and buying a home is gives us our own piece of the American Dream. But until and […]
Applying for a mortgage? Be prepared for these questions
When you apply for a mortgage, you expect your lender to have some questions. But the truth is, your lender is going to have a lot of questions — and if you know what to expect before you start the […]
VA Loans: Making a home for the brave possible
Since the creation of the Veterans Affairs (VA) Home Loans Program, over 22 million veterans have achieved the American Dream of home ownership. Many veterans do not know the details of the program and therefore do not take advantage of […]
5 financial benefits to owning your home instead of renting
Owning a home has great financial benefits. In a recent research paper titled “Homeownership and the American Dream,” Laurie S. Goodman and Christopher Mayer of the Urban Land Institute explained […]
‘Distressed’ properties: Foreclosures, REO’s, Short Sales
A “Distressed” property is the industry term encompassing foreclosures, bank owned (REO) and short sales. Many people think that going after foreclosures, bank-owned or short-sale properties is a good way of getting a great deal on a home. It can […]
