What’s Going On With Home Prices?
October 9, 2018
According to CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Insights Report, national home prices in August were up 5.5% from August 2017. This marks the first time since June 2016 that
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8 Things Parents Wish They’d Checked Before Buying Their House
July 11, 2018
Room for a nursery? Check. Good school district? Check. Home buyers with kids (or who hope to have kids soon) know to look for properties with
4 Steps to Follow When Presenting an Offer in Today’s Market!
June 11, 2018
So, you’ve been searching for that perfect house to call a ‘home,’ and you’ve finally found it! The price is right, and in such a
Financial planning can help reduce anxiety of buying a home
May 17, 2018
(Washington Post) Before you start perusing real estate websites looking for your dream home, you first need to get serious about your money. Check your
Mortgage rates stay the course despite trade tensions and global concerns
April 16, 2018
(Washington Post) Mortgage rates have settled in, undeterred by conflicting economic data, global political and economic concerns, and recent Federal Reserve signals. According to the
How to improve your finances if you’re planning to buy or sell a home in 2018
January 15, 2018
(Washington Post) Home buyer demand is the strongest since 2000, according to a new survey from Genworth Mortgage Insurance. And, according to the National Association of Realtors, home
The Cost of NOT Owning Your Home
November 30, 2017
Owning a home has great financial benefits, yet many continue to rent! Today, let’s look at the financial reasons why owning a home of your
Buying a Home Can Be Scary… Unless You Know the Facts
November 2, 2017
(click on graphic to enlarge) Some Highlights: Many potential homebuyers believe that they need a 20% down payment and a 780 FICO® score to qualify
Lack of inventory doesn’t tell full story of Washington’s real estate market
September 25, 2017
For the past several years, we’ve heard a lot about low inventory in the Washington real estate market. Limited properties for sale in and around
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
5 Awesomely Easy Landscaping Projects
July 17, 2017
No need for fancy DIY skills, a lot of money, or a ton of time to pull off these yard upgrades. It’s your yard —
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