The weather remains inconsistent. While it’s not in full-time spring mode quite yet, the warmer months of spring and summer will soon stick around a...
Flowers you can plant in your garden this spring
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homeownership
Your offer to buy home is accepted — now what?
The road to homeownership can be long and sometimes bumpy. With each milestone in the rearview mirror, homebuyers gain confidence and optimism about...
5 spring-inspired projects to boost home curb appeal
The spring season is upon us. In a blink of an eye, the season will give way to warmer temperatures, BBQs, gardening and all types of outdoor fun....
Simple ways to boost your home’s energy efficiency this spring
Getting your home to hum and run more smoothly pays off in more than one way. Homeowners who make their homes more energy efficient can reduce their...
What title companies do during homebuying process
Buying a home is a complex process. Homebuyers will interact with real estate agents, loan officers, home inspectors, appraisal experts and other...
Money-saving tips to conquer 2022 real estate market
Let’s be honest: The real estate market remains highly competitive. Many future homeowners stayed on the sidelines in 2021 hoping for better timing...
What you should know about FHA mortgage loan
Buying a home can be challenging, especially as buyer demand and rising home prices drive today’s real estate market. For many, homebuying would not...
Things that hurt your credit score
A journey toward homeownership has many beginnings. For many it starts with a dream. Then, comes the planning. As you prepare for this exciting life...
Tips for first-time and millennial homebuyers
Millennials have a special connection with the real estate market. After a slow start when millennials reached homebuying age, they now rank as the...
Easy and affordable DIY projects for new homeowners
Buying a home is an exciting life milestone. And the excitement of owning a home never quite stops. Part of the fun of owning a home is taking on...
Step-by-step How to refinance your mortgage
The time is ticking on super-low interest rates. Following a long period of historically low rates, consumers are now faced with increasing rates...
How you can use cash-out refinance to buy second home
The real estate market is defined by rising home prices and strong buyer demand. That’s been the trend for some time. During this period of growth,...