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“Free Government Housing Grants” and You
Everyone has heard about so called "free government housing grants." Have you ever wondered if they really even exist? And, if they do exist, are they really free? The not so simple, but honest, answer is: yes and no. Yes, several government...
VA Loans and You
As a veteran, you have faced immense challenges in your service to our country. Like most home people, purchasing a new home will be one of your life’s highlight real purchases. Having a knowledgeable real estate agent to walk you thr...
Millennial Decoration: An Emphasis on “Unique”
It’s no mystery that Millennials are the butt of jokes regarding their eccentric, and sometimes baffling nature; particularly when staples of previous generations are treated like garbage. Things like paper napkins, canned meats and B...
Mind Your Manners: Purchasing A Home
As a general concept, we all understand that there are general rules of etiquette for everyday life, and specific rules of etiquette for a myriad of specific situations; buying a home is one of those specific situations that have a specific set...
Selling Your Home, The Play: Setting the Stage
We have said it 100 times, and we will say it 100 more times, your home needs to make the best first-impression possible to would-be purchasers; and staging your home goes a very long way towards making a great first impression. This article wi...
Week of March 7, 2019: Mortgage Market Snapshot
It appears that the mortgage rate has finally had a less-than-stellar week, curbing the enthusiasm of potential buyers despite the fact that long-term projections still favor aggressive borrowing. During the week of ...
The Dating Game: Mortgage Lender Edition Part I
It’s finally happened, you have reached a point in your life where purchasing a home is a very real option. Of course, you’re going to need a loan to obtain the full purchase price; how do you decide which mortgage lender to go ...
How to Avoid A Home Inspection That Tanks Your Sale
It’s a seller’s worst nightmare: you nailed the open house and marketing, everybody loves your home, all that’s left is a home inspection; if all goes swimmingly, you are well on your way to the sale of your home. Unfortunately, a not-so-...