The decision to buy a home is a significant financial choice, and market conditions can often create uncertainty. While the real estate market is influenced by a variety of factors, including interest rates, there are still compelling reasons why now is a good time to buy a home, despite the rising interest rates. In this…
First-Time Home Buyers Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Buying your first home is an exciting and significant milestone in your life, but it can also be a daunting and complex process. First-time home buyers often have numerous questions as they navigate the world of real estate, mortgages, and homeownership. In this blog post, we’ll address some of the most frequently asked questions (FAQs)…
8 Essentials of Fall Home Maintenance
As the seasons change, your home and yard will need different kinds of tending, care, and maintenance to keep you going through the fall and winter. Derived from the checklist at Better Homes and Gardens, here are 8 things to do to prepare your home for fall and winter: 1. Clean Your Gutters Before the…
Need to Sell Your House Fast? Here’s How.
So much of the real estate process involves waiting. Waiting to hear back from buyers, sellers, or other agents, waiting to get an answer from a contractor, waiting for funds to transfer or for paperwork to be reviewed. While most of this down-time can’t be avoided, there’s a lot that sellers can do throughout the…
Leveraging ADU Income On your Home Loan Application
In a recent policy change, Freddie Mac now allows ADU (auxiliary dwelling unit) income to be considered qualifying income for a conventional loan application. This means your buying power can be increased when purchasing a home with an existing ADU dwelling. (Austin Irwin of Directors Mortgage passed along this great news! Talk to Austin for…
Real Estate FAQs: Inspections [video]
Frequently Asked Questions in Real Estate: All About Inspections! The home inspection period generally lasts about 10 business days, though it can be longer than that if negotiated ahead of time. Ultimately inspections are a way for interested buyers to find out everything they would want to know about the home and its’ systems. This…
Smart Estate Planning for Homeowners
One of the joys of being a real estate broker is helping families find their dream homes. And while a lot happens between that first walkthrough where you feel in your gut, “this is the one!” to the final closing day, there are ups and downs throughout the whole home buying process. But once those…
June 2023 Real Estate Update
Hello friends! As I write this, we’ve just had a suddenly cooler day than usual. Waking up to a light summer rain is always a lovely respite from the recent heat (my garden is happy for it too). Plus, I’m so happy to share with you all that the goslings are here! After weeks of…
What To Expect When You Buy a Home on Well Water or a Septic System
When buying a home, part of what you’ll need to understand is what kind of potable water and wastewater systems come along with the house. If you have well water or a septic system, there are some factors you’ll need to prepare for. In this article, we’ll cover the differences between your potable water choices…
9 Steps of Home Buying: The Complete Guide for First-Time Buyers
Buying your first home is one of the most significant purchases you’ll make in your lifetime. And because it’s a complicated process, first-time buyers can easily get overwhelmed before anything has begun. In this guide, we walk through 9 key steps of the home buying process so you can know what to expect along the…
