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January 2019

Warm & Inviting

Part 1 of our “Tips for Selling your Home” series. With so much to do to sell your home, it’s not surprising that some home sellers may overlook a detail or two that may be the deciding factor in a buyer purchasing their home or not.  The following article provides tips and areas to focus…

Mortgage Application Tips

Part 2 of our “First Time Home Buyers” Series Determine how much home you can afford Before you start looking for your dream home, you need to know what’s actually within your price range. Use this home affordability calculator to determine how much you can safely afford to spend. Check your credit and pause any…

Mortgage Down Payment Tips

Part 1 of our “First Time Home Buyers” Series Start saving for a down payment early It’s common to put 20% down, but many lenders now permit much less, and first-time home buyer programs allow as little as 3% down. But putting down less than 20% may mean higher costs and paying for private mortgage…

Property Presentation Checklist

The appearance of your home is the first thing that prospective buyers will notice; make sure you make a fantastic first impression by following these simple tips. Repairs Your bedroom ceiling fan is broken, the bathroom sink is dripping and your stove’s pilot light constantly goes out – how long are you going to wait…