Over the past year, the home has become the office, the classroom, the gym, and our safe place. After spending so much time at home, many homeowners wonder, have I fallen out of love with my home? Does my family need more space, or do we need to do more with what we have? Home …
What you need to know about real estate appraisals during a pandemic
A real estate appraisal is a professional unbiased opinion of the value of a home. As part of obtaining financing for the purchase or refinance of a home, the property’s current value, which is the collateral for the loan, must be determined. Since the start of the pandemic, the way appraisals were conducted had to …
DACA recipients can now apply for FHA backed mortgages
DACA stands for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. The original DACA action deferred the physical removal of certain undocumented immigrants brought here as children, who have obeyed the law, stayed in school, or enlisted in the military. DACA and its associated regulations permit eligible individuals who pass a background check to request temporary relief from …
Smart homes sell faster
Preparing your home to be put on the market can be a big project. Declutter, consider your curb appeal, depersonalize your space, add some plants, clean and conduct a smell test are tips you will hear. Still, if you really want to increase your asking price and sell your home faster, you should upgrade your …
How to minimize stress while moving during COVID
Moving is a time for new beginnings and fresh starts, but it is also a time filled with stress and anxiety. Adding COVID-19 into the mix doesn’t help. While the housing industry is one of the few that has survived the pandemic, it has not been without massive changes to how business is conducted. It …
Basic tips first-time homebuyers need to know
Questions about the mortgage process abound when you are a first-time homebuyer. A challenge faced by many “first timers” is the embarrassment they feel thinking they should already know the answers to these questions. We say don’t be afraid to interrupt and ask a lender what you need to know. A home purchase is one of the biggest …
