4 Ways to Make Downsizing Easy

What is Driving the Downsizing Trend? Downsizing is a continuing trend. Some key reasons we see this continued trend include: empty-nesters as children graduate from high school or college; lifestyle demands for those desiring a more efficient and smaller home to lock and leave; and obviously the financial benefit of a decreased mortgage or rent […]

Low to No Down Payment Options

Down Payment Solutions Undoubtedly, the burden of a downpayment can feel like a block to homeownership. In spite of this, I have good news! There are lending solutions available to help clear the way to your home purchase. What is a down payment? A down payment, a home buyer 101 term, is the cash contribution, […]

Investment Properties Tips

Make Investment Properties Easier with These Tips Investment properties can seem complicated. Even so, real estate investing can be an excellent way to diversify your investment portfolio. These tips can help you navigate your way. Do your homework.  First and foremost, take time to map out your personal financial goals. In particular, you will need […]

Millennial Homebuyers: Top Concerns and Tips for Home Purchasing Success

Tips for Millennials Searching for Homes After a steady increase in home prices, many millennial homebuyers feel discouraged by financial challenges when considering entering the housing market. This pressure is particularly heavy on millennial homebuyers, which has caused many to only stick to long-term rentals. In fact, Redfin recently found that over half of millennial […]

Hurricane Damage to Your Home

Tips for Dealing with Hurricane Damage to Your Home If you live in Texas, undoubtedly you may know someone who has a home impacted by hurricane damage from Hurricane Harvey.  Moreover, if your house was subject to hurricane damage, you may be unsure of what to do next. For this reason, here’s a list of […]

Remodeling Mistakes to Avoid

Timeless Remodeling Tips Every year brings new design trends for home remodeling. Nevertheless,  here is some timeless advice about remodeling mistakes to avoid. As a homeowner, you want to make savvy design choices but a smart investment as well. Here are some remodeling mistakes that you can avoid before starting your renovation project: Choosing Design without Considering […]

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