by lizlaurenb | Apr 28, 2020 | Real Estate
The “Golden Girls” trend got its name from the popular television sitcom about four elderly women who live together to share expenses. It is becoming a popular way in real life for elderly adults to share homeownership and it has many benefits. The cost of...
by lizlaurenb | Apr 22, 2020 | Real Estate
Recent advancements in technology continue to disrupt the real estate market. This includes the use of “Big Data” for data mining, artificial intelligence combined with machine learning, augmented and virtual reality, use of drones, blockchain technology,...
by lizlaurenb | Apr 17, 2020 | Real Estate
According to data compiled by Realtor.com in the fourth quarter of 2019, it is still more affordable overall to rent versus buy a home — but just barely. The median monthly mortgage payment at the end of 2019 was $1,600, while the median monthly rent payment was...
by lizlaurenb | Apr 16, 2020 | Real Estate
There are two times when it is best to buy a home. When you have to buy one and when you can afford to buy one. In general, owning a home is better than renting one because you are building up equity for yourself, instead of throwing your money away by helping the...
by lizlaurenb | Apr 14, 2020 | Real Estate
With time on our hands, many of us are busying ourselves with home improvement projects. Some simple changes can increase the attractiveness of a home and may help with a sale. If you are getting ready to sell your home or if you just want to beautify it a little,...
by Mortgage Blog Content | Sep 12, 2019 | Real Estate
Whether you\’ve been looking for a home for a long time now, or you\’re just about to get started on the hunt, you\’re probably wondering how long should you spend looking for a new home. Does it take weeks to find your forever home, or months or...