Real Estate

No one likes to think about foreclosure; it’s depressing. Even though it’s not your foreclosure, there are many people in the world that have lost their homes and they are living lives they never thought they’d be stuck with at this point. However, it’s difficult to ignore the obvious; a foreclosed home is a good […] More

A brand new house without any money down? Yes, please! That’s what so many buyers think these days. Visions of new furniture and hardwood floors begin to dance through their heads as their mortgage lender tells them that they could actually qualify for a mortgage that does not require any (or much) money down, and […] More

It’s that time of year when you might be considering a move, a new home, a first home, a bigger home; so many things happen throughout the course of the year that it seems the beginning of a new year means new changes for the people of the world. That might mean that you’re in […] More

Buying a home is the most exciting yet most stressful thing you will ever do; and we all fall into at least one of the major traps that can make our dream house seem like a lot less of a dream. My husband and I built our first home when we were 20 and 21, […] More

It’s been said that the American dream is to own a home, and I don’t disagree. Some do, of course, saying that the American dream is a steady job and income, no student loans and a good credit score these days. Whether it’s your dream or not, however, owning a home is still a big […] More

Flipping houses is a very profitable business, and it’s one we know intimately. Not because we’ve done it, I just want to throw out. We do own two homes, but we rent our old home out and have become landlords. However, our best friends have done quite well for themselves in the construction industry despite […] More

If you are willing to forgo city living in favor of suburban living, a USDA loan might be an option for you. What is a USDA loan, you might ask? It might be a term you’ve heard of but never really paid much attention to, but it is worth looking into if you are buying […] More

If you’re looking to sell your home now or in the near future, you might want to upgrade your home and increase its value. There are minor (as well as major) things you can do to your home, such as upgrading appliances, enhancing curb appeal, or even considering maintenance furnace repair, to make it the […] More

Buying the perfect house is something that requires a bit of thought, some serious stress and a lot of agony. Oh, it’s amazing when you finally find the right how, make an offer, have it accepted and start packing your boxes, but until then, it’s a bit of a scary process. Is this the house […] More

With the housing market changing rapidly, now is the time to purchase your own home. Home prices are increasing slightly in some areas and falling slightly in others, but with the increasing number of home sales across the country, chances are good that the average price of a new home is going to increase significantly […] More