Buying a home is a big financial commitment, one that comes with a lot of responsibility. There are also a number of benefits that come with purchasing your own Home Sweet Home! Here are a few of our favorites: Tax advantages. Nobody likes taxes... (Read More)

Remember that sinking feeling of handing over your report card to your parents, knowing it wasn’t going to be good? You might have sat there hoping your grades would magically improve before they saw them—but they didn’t, and you had to... (Read More)

It’s no secret that buying a house is more challenging than it used to be. If you follow real estate news, it’s been a lot of doom and gloom the past few years. But we’re seeing some signs that the market is improving, especially for... (Read More)

When it comes to selling your home, first impressions are everything. In the competitive real estate market, standing out from the crowd is not just a nice-to-have—it's a must. One often underutilized trick for instantly boosting the... (Read More)

Are you looking to renovate current parts of your home or even add on an extension because your family is growing? Or are you thinking of purchasing a home that will need renovation? Three prominent reasons to make changes in a home... (Read More)

Are you getting ready to list your home? You've probably thought about a half-dozen ways to make the inside look immaculate. You may have even looked up an amazing recipe for chocolate cookies, hoping to make the house feel more like home for... (Read More)

When purchasing a home, your mortgage prequalification is based on your current financial situation. In the period between being prequalified and closing on your home loan, you don't want your financial situation to change much. Luckily, many of the... (Read More)

As it gets easier to research the real estate market on the Internet, taking a "do-it-yourself" approach to buying a home may seem tempting. But consider this: The fact that there is more information about real estate than ever online doesn't... (Read More)

There is no doubt first homes hold sentimental value. After all, they may be the place where you first moved in as a couple. Your first home may have been the result of your first big promotion at work. Your firstborn may have taken his or her first... (Read More)