Sep 21, 2021 | Buying, Real Estate
When it comes to homeownership, there are many benefits to owning your own home. However, many first-time homebuyers believe that renting is the better financial play. While it is a huge investment, there are many benefits of buying vs renting a home: here is what you...
Jun 10, 2021 | Buying, Real Estate
Buying a home is an expensive investment. From paying appraisal fees, inspectors, and purchasing a title insurance policy, there are many closing costs to be aware of. When buying a home in a tight housing market, one cost you may have not heard of is earnest money,...
Mar 22, 2021 | Title Insurance
While title insurance may be viewed as just another extra cost, it actually provides value to the homeowner. Title insurance is used to protect you from any past title defects associated with the home. There are two types of title insurance:...
Feb 24, 2021 | Real Estate
If you’re using a mortgage to purchase a home, you’ve probably heard the word “escrow” used in a few different contexts. In most cases, your lender will require you to have an escrow account before continuing with the mortgage process. But what...
Dec 18, 2020 | Buying, Housing Market, Real Estate
Demand for housing is at an all-time high. When the marketplace is hot, buying a home can become a frustrating experience. You fall in love with a house, only to find out you weren’t the first bidder, sometimes many times over. In some locations, property sells within...
