Do you feel like the mortgage industry has language all its own? You're not alone. Surveys show that many consumers get frustrated with all of the unfamiliar terms, acronyms and phrases that are part of the mortgage application process. At PRMI, we... (Read More)

Does your home have a laundry room? Energy-efficient appliances? A walk-in pantry? A patio or front porch? These are just some of the features home buyers want most, according to surveys conducted by the National Association of Home Builders. Also... (Read More)

When buying a home, you get to make a lot of decisions. One of the most important: You often have the option of selecting a fixed-rate home loan or one with an adjustable rate. ARMs are attractive to some home buyers today because the introductory... (Read More)

Putting your home on the market can be exciting. Whether you're purchasing a larger home, moving to a better neighborhood, relocating for a new job, or just want to see what else is out there, there is a sense of adventure that comes with selling... (Read More)

What are you looking for in your next home? The National Association of Realtors surveyed home buyers nationwide on the home features that are most important to them and found that home buying needs and preferences often vary by age. According to... (Read More)

Year in and year out, spring and summer are the busiest home buying seasons. And each year, home buying activity starts to slow down in August and September. Many people time household moves during summer vacations and want to be settled into their... (Read More)

Are you one of the many people dreaming of owning your own home? If so, you aren't alone. It is one of those dreams that transcends culture, age and region, and it's been a mainstay of the American Dream for years. Owning a home has become a symbol... (Read More)

It seems like just yesterday you were moving into a spacious new home with an infant in tow. Today, your children are adults living on their own, and you're wondering if you should continue to live in a large house with a big yard. | Options for... (Read More)

Are you looking for a home your children and pets will enjoy? You're not alone. Many people make home-buying decisions on the needs of not only their children, but their pets, too. Surveys show that home buyers with children are looking for homes... (Read More)