What is a Mortgage & How Do You Find the Right Lender?
You’ve decided to hang up the “renting” towel and buy a home. Congratulations! Instead of paying rent, you’ll now be responsible for a mortgage. What’s that? Simply, it’s a loan. You’ll obtain it by your lender to purchase the real estate. It’s a lien on the property you’re purchasing that will secure a promissory note,…
Is Renting to Own the Best Option for You?
When one couple found out that homes prices and down payment amounts were out of their reach, their hopes to buy their first home had been dashed. That’s when they decided to go a different route with the owners of the home they loved. They asked the owner to consider a lease-option, where they’d be…
9 Ways to Keep Bugs Out of Your Yard This Summer
It’s the time of year that so many of us anticipate. The weather’s getting warmer and we’re able to enjoy the sunny outdoors. The one GOOD thing about winter though is the lack of insects. 😉 With warm weather come bugs! If you want to enjoy this summer in your yard WITHOUT bugs, check out…
4 Spring & Summer Home Improvement Projects
Our long winter is finally over! Now’s the time for warmer-weather projects! Need a little motivation or… inspiration… on where to get started? We’ve compiled a list of the best spring and summer home improvement projects to keep you busy this summer! 1.) New Siding – This is one that we’re working on over at…
How to Prepare for Showings & Open Houses
You want your home to show well. Better than well. The BEST it possibly can. You have plenty of competition, so having your home in its best condition is very important. Open houses are typically planned well in advance, meaning you’ll have plenty of time to prepare for it. However, the window of opportunity may…