To DIY… Or Not To DIY?

Thanks to the wonders of home improvement shows and the Internet, homeowners can now take on projects all by themselves and save a great deal of cash. However, there are certain projects that should be left to the experts; in some cases, the risk of doing damage to your own home is just too great compared to any savings or …

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Preparing Yourself for Closing Day

The process of buying a house can often take longer than expected. If you’ve agreed on a closing date, then congrats—you’re in the home stretch! Before heading to the closing table, read up on the documents that you’ll likely need to sign that are related to closing both your house and mortgage. Make sure to allow plenty of time to …

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Understanding The New Generation of Homeowners

According to the California Association of Realtors’ 2014 Baby Boomer Survey, millennials are following a far less linear path to homeownership than their Boomer predecessors. While the generation of Americans born between 1946 and 1964 have a higher and more consistent homeownership rate as compared to millennials, there have been decidedly different lifestyle factors that have an influence on when …

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Get the Best Mortgage Rate in 2016

If you’re looking to purchase a new home this year, you already know there’s a considerable amount of preparation ahead of you—especially when it comes to getting a fair rate on your mortgage loan. Although your credit score does play a major role in your interest rate options, there are definitely a couple more factors that come into play. Below …

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Home Security Tips

As a homeowner, there’s a seemingly endless list of considerations you need to take care of. Keeping track of all the financial, structural, and legal responsibilities of owning a home can be a bit overwhelming at times, but something that should never be neglected is the protection of your home. Below are basic tips to keeping your home and its …

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Today’s Technology and Real Estate

According to a 2015 Pew Research Center report, nearly two thirds of Americans own a smartphone, and more and more are beginning to depend on these mobile devices for obtaining information on—well, just about everything. 44% of smartphone owners have used their phone to look up real estate listings or information about a place to live: 54% of 18-29 year …

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The Advantages of Building Green

The U.S. Green Building Council recently issued a press release detailing the top 10 states that have been making strides in sustainable development and design. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, is the most widely used green building certification program in the world, and the USGBC report was based on the states with the most LEED-certified square footage …

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De-Clutter Your Home Before Selling

New sellers, take notice: less is more. Before you even consider putting your house on the market, you’re going to want to make sure it’s ready for fresh eyes. The goal is to clean your home so thoroughly it looks like a 4-star hotel room. It may seem like a daunting task, but you can make it less intimidating by …

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Get Smart About Home Buying

Do your research More and more buyers are turning to online listings in their real estate search. You may also want to drive around the neighborhoods you’ve been considering to find for sale signs and open house schedules. Don’t be afraid to ask plenty of questions: is the home in a flood plain? Have they ever had problems with pests? …

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Mortgage Rules You Should Know About

The latest mortgage initiative released by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is for the purpose of helping consumers stay informed about the loan options that are available to them. The Know Before You Owe rule has replaced four mortgage disclosure forms with just two: the Loan Estimate and Closing Disclosure, which can be viewed here. Here are a few …

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