Fix It or Leave It As Is?

When you’re preparing your home for sale, you obviously want your property to look its best for buyers. That means fixing things that are broken, and, possibly, making a few improvements. But, how do you decide whether to invest in fixing or improving something versus just leaving it as is?Say, for ...

4 Golden Rules to Finding a Home You’ll Love

If you want or need to sell your current home, one thing you might be wondering is, “How will we find and buy our next dream home?” Fortunately, there’s no mystery to how to do that. Simply follow the “golden rules”! Create a profile. Decide what kind of home you want ...

Should You Get a Pre-Sale Home Inspection?

Unless you’re in a seller’s market where you can expect many offers, quickly, it might make sense to get a pre-sale home inspection. It can give your listing a competitive advantage. What is it? It’s simply a professional inspection you get done on your own home. Assuming only a few inconsequential issues ...

Why Bargain Hunting is a Bad Idea

It seems like every month there is a new website offering deals on everything from electronics to travel. In fact, the “coupon industry” is booming. This trend has conditioned people, more than ever before, to look for bargains and become determined to pay well below the market price for merchandise. There’s ...

‘Silver Tsunami’ to Bring Wave of Wealth to Children of Boomers Government sponsored lender Freddie Mac reports that three quarters—75%—of Baby Boomer homeowners plan to leave their current home or the proceeds from the sale of their home to their children or family members when they pass on. Image credit: © Arne9001 ...

VA Loans

If you have served or are currently serving in the U.S. military, you may be eligible to use VA Loans to purchase or refinance your home. This benefit is a way to honor your service and help you achieve homeownership with unique advantages like $0 down payment and competitive interest ...