How Much Earnest Money Is Normal?
Once home buyers find a home they love, they declare their commitment to the seller with a sizable chunk [...]
5 New Year’s Resolutions To Help You Buy a Home in 2022
In the new year, we make all sorts of resolutions, ranging from exercising more to eating healthier to [...]
Affordability Alert! Here Are the Top 10 Towns Where First-Time Buyers Can Finally Snag a Home in 2022
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the American dream of homeownership has felt more and more out of reach for [...]
Proof of Funds Letter for a Real Estate Purchase: Why Home Buyers Need It.
Is your Realtor asking for proof of funds? What is proof of funds in real estate anyway? A proof [...]
Pay Off Your Mortgage or Save for Your Kid’s College: How To Make the Choice
Purchasing a home and paying for a child’s college education are some of the biggest expenses parents will face. [...]
How Much Is Enough for a Down Payment?
Most would-be homebuyers start their journey by gathering a down payment. This money is crucial to snagging a mortgage [...]
Buying a Home in Today’s Market Can Lead to the 5 Stages of Grief—Here’s How To Survive Them
Matthew Libassi and his husband had been looking for a home for months when they found what they thought [...]
Benefits of an Outdoor Bar
When the country first went through lockdown during the pandemic, restaurants and bars shut their doors and caused people [...]
What Can Previous Markets Tell Us About the Market Today?
Before the pandemic hit, the U.S. housing market saw prices skyrocket to create the third biggest housing boom in [...]
What Is Financial Self-Care?
Thinking about self-care, you probably focus on your mental or physical well-being, whether it involves taking some "me" time [...]