Category: Buying a House

Looking for Your Dream Home? Know What You Want vs. What You Need

September 14, 2017

In this day and age of being able to shop for anything anywhere, it is really important to know what you’re looking for when you

The Importance of Home Equity in Retirement Planning

June 23, 2017

We often discuss the difference in family wealth between homeowner households and renter households. Much of that difference is the result of the equity buildup

What home buyers can get for $500,000

June 12, 2017

(Washington Post) In a previous story, we showed you the types of homes you can expect to buy when you have about $300,000 to spend. Most

What first-time millennial buyers need to know about the spring housing market

May 24, 2017

(Washington Post) Will this be the year that millennials finally start buying houses? This is the question the real estate market seems to ask every

Tax Return Depressing? Owning a Home Could Help

April 26, 2017

Many Americans got some depressing news last week; either their tax return was not as large as they had hoped or, in some cases, they

The Impact of Homeownership on Family Health

February 27, 2017

The National Association of Realtors recently released a study titled ‘Social Benefits of Homeownership and Stable Housing.’ The study confirmed a long-standing belief of most

Is This the Year to Move Up to Your Dream Home? If So, Do it Early

January 25, 2017

It appears that Americans are regaining faith in the U.S. economy. The following indexes have each shown a dramatic jump in consumer confidence in their

Thinking about Moving Up to a Larger Home?

April 21, 2016

Now that the housing market has stabilized, more and more homeowners are considering moving up to the home they have always dreamed of. With interest

The Importance of Being a Pre-Approved Buyer

March 3, 2016

Would you sign a contract to sell your home to someone who possibly couldn’t afford it? Neither would the seller you want to buy from.