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Understanding Debt-to-Income Ratio
When you’re buying a home, your debt-to-income ratio (DTI) will be an important part of the equation. This critical piece of information will affect whether or not you will qualify for a mortgage and can also affect the terms and…
How To Buy a Home Faster
Yes, the home-buying process can take time. But there are strategies you can use to make the process go a little more quickly. Whether you’re a member of the military who has been reassigned or you need to move to…
Quick Weekend Curb Appeal
Have you been putting off sprucing up your curb appeal because you think it will take too long? We understand not wanting to commit hours and hours of work to a home project when the beach beckons. Fortunately, there are…
Strategies to Win a Bidding War
Even though interest rates are rising in the United States, the housing market hasn’t cooled. Demand is still high for homes, and buyers continue to outnumber sellers. When you’re making an offer on a home, it will likely be one…
Hosting an Outdoor House Party
After more than two years of the pandemic, we think it’s safe to say that we’re all ready to let loose a little bit. But if you’re still a little wary of hosting an indoor party at home, then think…
2022 Garden Trends
Gardening season is here! Is there anything better than being able to relax and enjoy a beautiful garden in your own home? We don’t think so! But we understand that it can be difficult to get started. That’s why we’ve…
Can Music Sell Your Home?
You know how much music can influence how you feel. There’s nothing like an upbeat song to get you out of a funk or something quiet and soothing when you need to relax. Music sets the tone for parties, gets…
Beware These DIYs When Selling
Performing maintenance, making repairs, and completing upgrades are important things to do when you’re selling your home. By doing these tasks before you list you’re increasing your chances of selling quickly for a good price. We also understand how tempting…
Get Your Home Ready For Summer
Who’s ready for summer? While summer is officially still a month away, that doesn’t mean we can’t start dreaming and planning for the season ahead. Summer is one of the best times to enjoy our homes to the fullest. We…
How To Know It’s Time To Sell
The real estate market over the past two years has certainly defied expectations. While the pandemic wreaked havoc on many other parts of our lives, it actually caused the real estate market to surge. For many reasons, more and more…
Signs of Good Resale Value
It may seem counterintuitive to think about selling a home before you’ve even purchased it. But if you want to make a good financial decision when buying a home, then you must consider its resale value. After all, buying a…
Finding the Right Home
The real estate market continues to be tough for buyers as demand is high yet the number of homes for sale remains low. That might make it feel like it will be difficult to impossible to find a home that…
Use Your Tax Refund Wisely
Is there any better feeling than getting a check you weren’t expecting? If you were fortunate to receive a refund on your taxes this year, then you may be wondering what the best use of that extra money is. For…
Benefits of Working With an Agent When Buying
We understand how easy it can be to browse homes for sale on the internet. It’s like having the world at your fingertips. But when you start down the path of buying a home, things can quickly get intense. That’s…
The Dirtiest Spots In Your Home
Have you gotten to your spring cleaning yet? Now is a great time to give your home a deep clean after a long winter of being indoors. But if you lack the motivation to get started, perhaps this will help…
Getting the Best Interest Rate
When you’re making a big purchase, such as buying a car or a new furnace, you know that it pays to shop around. Different stores will offer different prices and incentives, and you can save yourself a pile of money…
Bathrooms Defined
It may seem silly to discuss the definition of a bathroom. But if you’ve recently looked through home listings, then you know that they can be confusing. What does it mean when the listing says “full bath”? Or how about…
Learning a Home’s History
If you’re buying anything other than a new construction home, then you might wonder about its previous inhabitants. Who lived there before you? What were they like? And if your home is more than a few years old, you may…