Mar 22

5 Things to consider when buying a new home

When buying a new home, there are plenty of things to think about. And even if you write down a list of all your needs and wants, you may still forget some of the things that will affect your life most. Here are 5 things to look for when searching for your new home: Schools If you have children, or are planning to have children anytime in the future, you know how important a school district can be. Make sure you do plenty of research on the schools your children will be attending, but also any news on if the school districts have any plans to change boundaries anytime soon. Future Development You never want to be surprised when moving...

Mar 22

6 Tips for staying organized while packing for your new home

Moving can be a stressful time, even if you are excited about the important milestone of buying a new house. But preparing for the move in advance can help keep some of that stress away, and can make the experience about your new home. Here are 6 tips for making your moving experience the best it can be: Donate Moving is a great time (maybe the best time) to take stock of the things you own, and the things you can let go. Take the opportunity to reassess the things you really need, especially as it relates to your new home. Chances are you can do some good by giving some of your items to charity, or someone more in...

Jan 16

5 Steps to buying your new home

Buying a home is one of the most important milestones in your life, but it can also be a stressful time – but it doesn’t have to be. Knowing what you are getting into can help you take it one step at a time, and having a qualified real estate agent to walk you through the process can help you find the home of your dreams. Here are 5 steps of the homebuying process: Find a realtor Finding the right realtor for you is an important step to begin your home search. Your real estate agent should be able to understand your needs and wants, and be able to show you homes within your budget. Find out what you can...

Dec 27

Homeownership is up across the country

Homeownership is up across the United States, for the first time since 2004. According to Realtor.com, the annual homeownership rate is now 63.9 percent — up from 63.4 percent in 2017. Joseph Kirchner of realtor.com said, “After eight years of recovery, home buyers have employment and confidence that they will keep their jobs, so that they can now take the plunge into homeownership.” The rise in homeownership is due to a stronger economy and fewer foreclosures, as well as millennials who are starting families and buying their first home. Millennial homeownership was up 1.3 percent in the fourth quarter of 2017 Because there are more millennials than Gen X-ers, their home purchases are making an important impact on the market....