Are you looking for a family-friendly home? You're in good company. Many people make home-buying decisions on the needs of their children, seeking homes near good schools and with child-friendly amenities and enough bedrooms to accommodate... (Read More)

Summer is a busy time of the year for real estate. That's due in great part to logistics. It's easier for many households to move in the summer. Many families with children try to time their moves in June and July so their children can start the... (Read More)

The VA home loan program is one of the most flexible and attractive ways to finance a home today. There's no set downpayment requirement, no private mortgage insurance and rates are lower compared with some other types of loan programs. It's also... (Read More)

The property disclosure report is an important document in any real estate transaction. In it, sellers must reveal any issues relating to a property that could negatively affect its value. That's why it's so important for home sellers to set... (Read More)

Garage doors injure thousands of people each year. Help keep your family safe with these tips: 1. Remind children that the garage door remote is not a toy. Keep the garage opener remote out of reach of children. 2. Teach children to keep their... (Read More)

When it comes to buying a home, there are two very important people who can help guide you through the process. The first is your lender. Your loan officer can help you determine how much home you can afford and help you review your loan... (Read More)

Should you continue to rent a home in 2018 or is it time to buy? If you have just moved to a community, renting — at least initially — may be a better option as you get to know different neighborhoods. How stable is your employment? Buying could... (Read More)

Are you house shopping with cat or dog in mind? You're not alone. According to a recent survey, one third of Millennials said one of the reasons they purchased a home was for their dog. Home buyers in other age groups, of course, are making home... (Read More)

Thinking of waiting another year or two to buy a home? If home prices and mortgage rates increase in the next year or two, home buyers could end up with significantly less buying power than they have today. Today's mortgage rates are near... (Read More)

Growing family? It just might be a great time to buy your first home or one that better fits your family's needs. Mortgage rates remain low. And if home prices and mortgage rates increase in the next year or two as forecasted, home buyers who wait... (Read More)