March 2022

4 Ways to Improve Your Credit Score

If you want to buy a home soon, for the first time or the tenth time, you’ll need to take a look at your credit score. Your credit score is one of the factors a lender will look at when determining 1) if you qualify for a mortgage and 2) your interest rate on that mortgage. Higher credit scores will help you secure a lower interest rate on your mortgage, which can save you tens of thousands of dollars...

Should You Price Your Home For Negotiations?

One of the most nerve-wracking things about selling a home is pricing it. Pricing makes such a big difference in how your property is perceived by buyers—and ultimately, it determines how much money you can get out of your home. That means you want to get it right so you don’t lose out on any money. But going too high can scare away the perfect buyers. So what are you supposed to do? Well, first...

Oh No—Home Inspection Problems

Getting an inspection on a property is a standard part of the buying process so you know exactly what you’re getting into. An inspection gives you a good idea of the condition of the house and if there are any problems or big repairs needed. Every buyer and seller hopes that the inspection will come back with a gold star and that everything will be good to go. But sometimes that doesn’t happen. Now...

How to buy a new build

New builds are looking better than ever, especially in a market like ours. But there are a few things you need to watch out for when buying a new build. Here’s what you need to know before you sign on the dotted line. - Have pros on your team. Make sure you have a buyer’s agent! When you start walking through model homes, a “buyer representative” will be there to help you out. But they’re there...

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