It’s time to move and you and your family have reached the decision that you know you want a new home. The resale market just won’t do this time! You want something bigger, more modern, more energy-efficient… Great! So, now what? How do you decide between a custom builder vs a production builder? What […]
What To Know Before Getting Pre-Approved For A Mortgage?
Just the thought of the mortgage process is often intimidating to some people, and understandably so. Even if you have been through the pre approval process before, chances are things have changed a lot since that last time you obtained a mortgage. I’m going to give you some basic information everyone should know […]
10 Pros and Cons of Building a Home
It is said that one of the top 5 most stressful life events a person can endure is purchasing their home. Considering that a home is, most likely, the single most expensive purchase a person will make in their lifetime, and that they will probably be taking out a 30-year loan to complete […]
What Counts as Living Area in an Appraisal?
Originally appeared on DW Slater Company Appraisal Blog Your house has a lower level that is into the hill and is mostly underground. There are two bedrooms and a bathroom which are about 1,200 sq ft of living area. You had your house appraised and you find out that this 1,200 sq ft […]
Downsizing a Home with Less Stress
At different seasons in life many of us will face the need to downsize to a smaller home or apartment. Maybe you’re an empty nester or there are other circumstances that have changed. Perhaps you just want to declutter your current space. In this post, we’ll tackle some ways to deal […]
4 Reasons to Buy a Home in the Fall/Winter
Real estate markets are seasonal. For families with children, the optimal time to move is when kids are out of school. Spring-time is when homes first come on the market and buying and selling reaches a frantic pace by summer time. The first day of school usually lines up with a sudden drop […]
