Rent to Own the Home of Your Dreams
At a time when the cost of buying a home is escalating due to rising interest rates and a limited supply of houses on the market, potential buyers are looking for new ways to finance their home purchase. Enter Rent-to-Own. Imagine renting the home of your dreams, but in addition to getting a place to.....
4 Fantastic Retirement Destinations for Baby Boomers
Listen to the conversations of Boomers and many debate whether to stay put or go elsewhere. This isn’t about whether to move into an assisted living facility or nursing home. It’s not time yet for many Boomers—those born between 1946 and 1955—who are still healthy and active and want to continue to play tennis, golf,.....
Record 64 Million People Live in Multigenerational Homes
High housing costs. Rising interest rates. The obligations of the so-called sandwich generation. All of these factors are driving a new trend in housing: multigenerational living. Whether it’s college graduates coming home to live in mom and dad’s basement, or aging parents moving in with their children to avoid the cost of senior housing, statistics.....
Home Themes That are Dominating in 2018
Home builders need to keep a sharp eye on homebuyer preferences to make sure what they are offering matches what people want. Now that we’re halfway through 2018, real estate industry insiders are making predictions on what to expect in home trends for the rest of the year. While open floor plans continue to be.....
Getting Your Credit in Shape to Buy a Home
Thinking of buying your first home? If you’re planning to apply for a mortgage, you better get your credit in shape now. That’s because your credit score—a number based on your credit history that represents your creditworthiness and the likelihood you’ll repay your debts—is one of the most important factors in qualifying for a mortgage......
Border Patrol: Why You May Need a Survey
Who needs a survey? If you’re buying or building a house, or refinancing your mortgage, you do. A survey is simply a drawing of a parcel of property that is signed and certified by a professional surveyor. The most common type is called a boundary survey, and it determines the perimeter of the tract and.....