Tips on How to Budget for a Home in Any Economy

Buying a home is a big investment. For those purchasing their first home, budgeting can be a challenge if you don’t know what to expect. Choosing a house that you can afford is very important since it will affect your long-term financial health. But, how do you budget for a home? Here, we’ll look at […]

What to Do If Your Property Taxes Increase in One Year

Owning property is the ultimate goal for many of us. However, aspiring homeowners don’t always realize that one cost, property taxes on their home, can go up or down every year. Actions homeowners take such as home improvement to increase the value of the home, can result in a bigger property tax bill.  Below, we […]

How to Align Selling Your Home and Buying a New One

POSSIBLE SCENARIOS IN SELLING YOUR HOME AND BUYING A NEW ONE For many who are contemplating selling their house also think about aligning their sale with the purchase of their own new home.  Not working towards this solution can be costly. Renting or paying a double mortgage for the five-month period before you move into […]

New Home Checklist: 7 Essential First Week Tasks

New Home Checklist: 7 Essential First Week Tasks Congratulations, you’ve bought a house! Purchasing the home you want is exciting. We’re here to help you minimize the inevitable stress of moving. After planning a move for months and diligently doing all the packing, prepping, and logistics, many people moving into a new home find themselves […]

Property Value & Refinancing: Everything You Need to Know

Homeownership is one way to grow your wealth. Most of the time property values tend to rise while you pay off the mortgage. When you pay off the principal on your home and the value rises, you gain equity in your home. This is the monetary value between the amount you owe and the possible […]