One of the top benefits to home ownership is being able to protect yourself from rising rents by locking in your housing cost for the life of your mortgage. Don’t Become Trapped […]
Don’t Get Caught in the Rental Trap
Why Loan Pre-Approval Matters
In the Washington DC metro area, the number of buyers searching for their dream homes greatly outnumbers the amount of homes for sale. This has led to a competitive marketplace where buyers […]
Recast to Reduce Your Mortgage Payment
Here’s a little nugget that may help you reduce your monthly mortgage payment without a costly refinance. You can have your home mortgage “recast” if you make a single large lump sum […]
I Sold My House, Now What? Top 10 Steps to Take Post Sale
Loved this Homelight.com article for all the helpful info it includes for home sellers. Oh, and there’s some pretty good stuff in it from me too! By Michelle Hainer Your realtor just […]
Choosing a Home Inspector
So you made an offer, it was accepted, and now your next task is to have the home inspected. More often than not, you had your agent negotiate to have the offer […]
Tips for Packing When Selling a Home.
Preparing a home for sale can be stressful and the idea of packing can be down right overwhelming, especially if you’re a collector of things. Believe me, you don’t need to take […]
Homeowner’s Net Worth Is 45x Greater Than A Renter’s
Every three years, the Federal Reserve conducts a Survey of Consumer Finances in which they collect data across all economic and social groups. The latest survey, which includes data from 2010-2013, reports […]
6 Best Reasons for Buying a Home in 2017
As quickly as 2016 is beginning to fade, 2017 it banging on the door to be let in. As you’re editing your New Year resolutions, buying a home should be at the […]
Top Tips for Creating Eye-Catching Curb Appeal
You can put a For Sale sign in the front yard but if your yard and home exterior look sketchy, potential buyers won’t stop the car. You never have a second chance […]
Why We All Need a ‘Phil Dunphy’ on Our Side
Whether or not you’ve ever seen an episode of Modern Family, or know who Phil Dunphy’s character is, the concept of knowing that you have someone in your corner who is looking […]
