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Everything You Need to Know About Finding an Accessible Place to Live

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A comfortable and supportive environment is something we all want in our homes. However, finding accessible housing that fits the bill can be tough. Read on as we explore some simple strategies that can help you score …

What is the Difference Between Pre-Qualification and Pre-Approval When Buying a Home?

Buying a home as an investment in your future

The terms “pre-approval” and “pre-qualification” for a mortgage are different, although some lenders use the terms interchangeably. Both can help you get started with your home buying, but are useful at different points in the process.   Pre-qualification is solely based …

Divorce and Real Estate!

According to LawFirms.com, January is referred to as “the divorce month,” with filings spiking during the post-holiday season.  While this may not be the most positive way for me to start out with tips this year that you should …

Twelve, Six and Three Month Plan for First-Time Home Buyers

Couple deciding to buy a homeFirst-time home buyers want to know what they should be doing to successfully secure a property.  Whether you’re buying alone or with somebody else, in the city or in the country, for yourself or as an investment, it helps to …

Have You Budgeted for Closing Costs?

Saving for a down payment is a key step in the homebuying process, and it’s not the only piece you need to include in your budget. Another factor that’s important to plan for are the closing costs required to obtain …

Blog: How to Test-Drive a House

Good tips on how to test drive a new home or neighborhood before closing

Would you buy a car without giving it a test drive? Probably not. How about buying a home?  How can you test drive a home or …

Just Do It!

  Just Do It, but do it right!

So, if you are debating on purchasing a home, I’ll give you some advice.

    1. Just Do It. Nike has nothing on you! But start with first time buyer education class. I cannot tell