• Do I need a home inspection before buying a new home?

    Wed, 01/25/2023 - 11:39
    Are you buying your first home? Congratulations on this important milestone. While buying a home is exciting, it is essential to remember there are certain prerequisites to purchasing a new home.A home inspection can reveal hidden issues, giving you a complete picture of your investment. You want to know about the home’s hidden problems before you make a down payment on your new home. Keep reading to learn more about how these inspections work and why they’re so important!Mortgage lender and insurance requirements 

  • Don’t make these first-time home buyer mistakes

    Fri, 01/20/2023 - 16:12
    In the market for a new home? Purchasing a home is definitely something most people don’t do very often. So it’s easy to make mistakes. And when it comes to home buying, mistakes can be costly. Here are some of the most common errors made by first-time buyers:

  • Don’t make these first-time home buyer mistakes

    Thu, 12/01/2022 - 00:00
    In the market for a new home? Purchasing a home is definitely something most people don’t do very often. So it’s easy to make mistakes. And when it comes to home buying, mistakes can be costly. Here are some of the most common errors made by first-time buyers:

  • Could your home have a radon problem?

    Wed, 11/16/2022 - 15:54
          You can’t see it, smell it or taste it, but the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says radon gas is deadly. It’s second only to smoking as a cause of lung cancer.Radon is responsible for about 21,000 lung cancer deaths every year. While smokers are particularly vulnerable, non-smokers aren’t immune. Nearly 3,000 non-smokers die each year from radon-related lung cancer, the EPA estimates. High radon levels occur in homes in every state and in every type and age of home. About one in 15 houses have it. Testing is the only way to find out your home’s radon levels.

  • How much do you know about home fire safety?

    Mon, 10/17/2022 - 14:14
      It’s a sad, but true fact. Each year, U.S. fire departments respond to hundreds of thousands of home fires, some involving injuries or deaths. That’s why we wanted to share some important fire safety tips to keep you and your family safe.

  • Ready to make a move?

    Mon, 10/17/2022 - 14:13
         Do you have a move in your future? Whether you’re handing the moving process yourself or hiring a mover, here are some important steps to ensure your move is a successful one:Hiring a mover

  • What are you looking for in your next home?

    Tue, 09/13/2022 - 17:51
         Stop for a moment and really think about this question. The National Association of Realtors surveyed home buyers nationwide on the home features that are most important to them and found that home buying needs and preferences often vary by age.

  • Preapproved for a home loan? Avoid these four things

    Tue, 08/16/2022 - 12:36
       In the process of buying a home? It’s important to keep in mind that your mortgage pre-approval is based on your current financial situation. Between the time you’re prequalified and the time you close on your home loan, you don’t want your financial situation to change much. Here are four things that you’ll want to avoid doing while you’re in the process of buying a home purchase:

  • Are there any child safety hazards in your home?

    Thu, 07/28/2022 - 11:30
          Have a little one in your house? You’ve likely did your fair share of child proofing in every room of your home. Unfortunately, there are a number of hazards in homes today that many parents do not realize pose a safety threat. What should you look out for? Here’s a look at some everyday items that are dangerous to children:

  • Three important guides in your home buying journey

    Tue, 06/21/2022 - 18:27
      Thinking of buying your first home or one that better suits you and your family? Here are three important people who can help guide you through the largest investment most people will ever make.