Springtime is moving time for many of us. Whether you are heading to Overland Park, Kansas, which is Livability’s number one city for families, or Cambridge, Massachusetts, Forbes top destination for Millennials, you will need to decide between renting and buying. When its time to move, one of the biggest decisions you will be faced […]
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What to Do Before Buying a Home!
Owning a home is something that most people aspire to at some point in their lives. While homeownership offers a ton of benefits, everything from lowering your taxes to building equity, it’s important to make sure you are ready before you sign on the dotted line. Buying a home before you are ready financially can […]
Moving Checklist: 8 Money To-Dos Before You Change Addresses
According to data from the Census Bureau, roughly 11 to 12 percent of Americans change addresses every year. Anybody who has ever moved knows that it can be a very frustrating experience, it can also be fairly expensive. Moving not only requires packing up all of your belongings but also updating your insurance policies, tracking […]
11 Expenses You May Incur When Buying a New Home
Buying a new house is a major expense and prices seem to go up every year. According to the Census Bureau the median sales price of a home in the United States was $278,800 in 2015. Unfortunately, the sales price is just the beginning of the expenses when it comes to home ownership. Buying a […]
New Homeowners, It’s Time for an Insurance Checkup
There are few things more exciting in life than buying a house. When they hand over the keys to your brand new home the thrill can be intoxicating but don’t let all of the excitement go to your head, reviewing your home insurance needs have never been more important. In most cases, your new home […]
Buying a Home? First Review Common Questions about Escrow
You scoured the market and found the perfect house for you and your family. Your offer was accepted and it’s finally closing day. The last step in purchasing a house can be complicated and is a process you should go into with open eyes and complete understanding. One of the more confusing aspects of a […]
How to Find a House You Can Afford
Despite the fact that the economy has made a comeback and home sales are on the rise, finding a home that you can actually afford can be difficult. Regardless of whether you are newly married, a young professional or an empty nester one of the major questions you will be faced with when trying to […]