Thinking about buying a home? Mortgage rates have been bouncing around near all-time lows for quite a while now. Historically speaking, rates still remain incredibly low. Many home buyers today think that mortgage rates this low are the way it's... (Read More)

It's likely you've moved before. If so, you must have some pretty fresh memories regarding what worked and what didn't about your move. Whether they be thrills or frustrations, moving emotions are a roller coaster. The fact is, you are packing up... (Read More)

"New car smell" is divine, but it might get edged out by the smell of a newly-built home. Pristine carpets, unblemished walls, the scent of freshly-cut lumber lingering in the air — it's hard to beat the excitement of taking ownership of a... (Read More)

Think the summer is the best time of year to sell a home? The summer home-buying season is certainly a busy one, with many families with children wanting to be settled in their new homes before school starts. But there is plenty of home-buying... (Read More)

It won’t be long before we will feel the chill of winter approaching. Is your home ready? The good news is that winterizing your home doesn't have to be costly or time consuming. With a free afternoon (or two!) and a little elbow grease, here are... (Read More)

For most people, a home is the most expensive purchase of their lives. That’s why buyers often employ home inspectors and look for ways to make contracts contingent upon the property’s systems and structures being sound. Even with all that... (Read More)

Do you think student-loan debt is preventing you from buying a house? A recent survey by the National Association of Realtors supports that opinion. The survey found that 71 percent of non-homeowners who are current in their student loans believe... (Read More)

You’re ready to move on. Maybe the house is too small, you’re moving because of a job, or you want to be closer to family and friends — the top three reasons for selling a home, according to the National Association of Realtors. No matter... (Read More)

Selling a home can be a nerve-wracking process. It's your baby, after all. You have been there through all the growing pains, from painting the walls your favorite shade, to upgrading the bathrooms and putting your finishing touches on the window... (Read More)