Buying a Home

Buying a Home

Mortgage Tips for the Self-Employed

More people have become self-employed in recent years, but when looking to become a homeowner, what does that mean for securing a mortgage? Self-employed entrepreneurs are seen as a greater risk, and often, successful self-employed workers never apply because they believe they will not qualify. But don’t give up on home ownership! You can take […]
Buying a Home

Conquering the Mortgage Process

Many potential buyers are putting off the home buying process because of the uncertainty of the real estate market and the fear of the steps involved in qualifying for a mortgage. However, it doesn’t have to be daunting. Below, we have broken down what you’ll need to qualify and easy steps you can follow to […]
Buying a Home, Moving, Selling Your Home

Factors to Consider When Moving with Kids

With school-aged children in your home, buying or selling a house can take a different approach. Finding the right size, location, school district, and more is essential. Here are some things to keep in mind when you’re ready to move with your family. Location and Neighborhood When it comes to finding a house that meets […]
Buying a Home

Budgeting for the Expenses of Home Buying

Ready to buy a home but unsure of what to expect? It can feel intimidating to know how much you need to save and what you’ll need to budget for throughout the process. Don’t worry, I have your back! Here are a few things experts say you should plan for along the way: 1) Down […]

Buying a Home Mortgage Tips for the Self-Employed More people have become self-employed in recent years, but when looking to become a homeowner, what does that mean for securing a mortgage? Self-employed entrepreneurs are seen as a greater risk, and often, successful self-employed workers never apply because they believe they will not qualify. But don’t give up on home ownership! You can take […]

Buying a Home Conquering the Mortgage Process Many potential buyers are putting off the home buying process because of the uncertainty of the real estate market and the fear of the steps involved in qualifying for a mortgage. However, it doesn’t have to be daunting. Below, we have broken down what you’ll need to qualify and easy steps you can follow to […]

Buying a Home Factors to Consider When Moving with Kids With school-aged children in your home, buying or selling a house can take a different approach. Finding the right size, location, school district, and more is essential. Here are some things to keep in mind when you’re ready to move with your family. Location and Neighborhood When it comes to finding a house that meets […]

Buying a Home Budgeting for the Expenses of Home Buying Ready to buy a home but unsure of what to expect? It can feel intimidating to know how much you need to save and what you’ll need to budget for throughout the process. Don’t worry, I have your back! Here are a few things experts say you should plan for along the way: 1) Down […]

Buying a Home What’s a Walkability Score? When looking at home listings and comparing neighborhoods, you may notice a number attached to the listing or neighborhood called “walkability score.” Have you ever wondered what that means? Walkability score measures how easy it is to get around in an area on foot. The higher the walkability score, the more pedestrian-friendly an area is. […]

Buying a Home Don’t Get Burned Buying a “Lipstick Flip” Beware of Lipstick Flips Have you ever looked at a property that was “flipped” or “rehabbed” and thought it seemed “too good to be true”? Well, there’s a reason for this, because many times these are “Lipstick Flips.” What is a “Lipstick Flip,” anyway? A “Lipstick Flip” is one where the rehab on the property […]

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