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Make Your New House Feel Like Home

Make Your New House Feel Like Home

The real estate market continues to thrive despite the pandemic. Many Americans have recently taken advantage of historically low interest rates to purchase a new house. But moving during the holiday season – and during a pandemic – can take…

Last Minute Holiday Gifts for Neighbors

Last Minute Holiday Gifts for Neighbors

The holidays can be hectic – especially in a year where we’re also dealing with a pandemic. Many of us are adjusting how we’re celebrating this year. This can throw you off your normal routine and lead to forgetting some…

Vacation Homes Are In Demand

Vacation Homes Are In Demand

The pandemic has turned our working world upside down. More Americans than ever before are working remotely. And chances are, a good percentage of them will become permanent work-from-home positions. When you work from home, you can basically work from…

Have a Fun Holiday Staycation

Have a Fun Holiday Staycation

We know the holidays just aren’t going to be the same this year. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have a good time while staying home. In fact, with a little creativity, 2020 may be your most memorable holiday season…

Pros and Cons of Basements

Pros and Cons of Basements

Are you a house hunter in search of more space? Since many of us are now working from home or going to school online, space is more important than ever. One way to help maximize space is to buy a…

Getting Top Dollar for Your Home This Winter

Getting Top Dollar for Your Home This Winter

Winter is typically the slowest season of the year in real estate – but not in 2020. With all the curveballs this year has thrown us, one of the biggest is the strength of the housing market. Buyers are out…

Don’t Believe These Myths About the Suburbs

Don’t Believe These Myths About the Suburbs

As a result of the pandemic, many Americans have been decamping from the city to find more space in the suburbs. They’re leaving behind the cultural opportunities and the density in favor of security and a room that can be…

How to Find Down Payment Funds Quickly

How to Find Down Payment Funds Quickly

The pandemic has had a major impact on real estate. More Americans are deciding to enter the housing market and buy their first homes. However, buying a home requires a down payment, which can be as much as 20 percent…

Great Holiday Gifts for New Homeowners

Great Holiday Gifts for New Homeowners

Raise your hand if you know someone who bought a home this year. The real estate market is hot, and it’s quite likely that someone on your shopping list is a new homeowner. What better way to celebrate their accomplishment…

Why We Are Thankful For Our Homes

Why We Are Thankful For Our Homes

This has been a year like no other. The pandemic has truly upended our lives, changed our routines, and made us miss the “before times”. But as we head into the holiday season, we think it’s important to acknowledge all…

Preparing to Buy a Home in 2021

Preparing to Buy a Home in 2021

You’ve probably heard that the housing market is doing well despite the pandemic. Are you one of the many Americans thinking about buying a home in 2021? Now is a great time to buy a house. With record-low interest rates,…

Should You Sell Your Home This Winter?

Should You Sell Your Home This Winter?

Spring and summer are usually the busiest seasons in the housing market. But when our lockdowns began happening in March, many Americans decided to hold off on selling their homes. As we learned how to negotiate this “new normal”, buyers…

Have You Considered a USDA Loan?

Have You Considered a USDA Loan?

Because of the pandemic, many Americans have decided they need more space at home. Urban dwellers are beginning to spread out into the suburbs and more rural areas, especially since many of us are now working from home. If you’re…

Will the Election Affect the Housing Market?

Will the Election Affect the Housing Market?

Presidential elections don’t just affect our country’s leadership. They can impact many aspects of our lives – including the housing market. Analysts will make many predictions over the coming weeks about how the election results will affect our economy. But…

New Construction Must-Haves

New Construction Must-Haves

Homebuilder confidence is at an all-time, despite the pandemic. With a shortage of inventory of existing homes, builders are constructing new homes to keep up with buyer demand. Are you one of the homebuyers that are considering purchasing a newly…

What Pandemic Homebuyers Want

What Pandemic Homebuyers Want

As we come to terms with the idea that we may be spending most of our time at home this winter, it’s going to change what we need from our homes. The desire for more space is driving buyers into…

Down Payment FAQs

Down Payment FAQs

Saving for a down payment is one of the biggest challenges of buying a home. In fact, it might actually be the biggest check you will write during your lifetime. For this reason, many homebuyers are nervous about their down…