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...
by Mortgage Blog Content | Aug 23, 2019 | Real Estate
It\’s often harder to make friends as an adult than it is when you\’re a child. It\’s even more challenging to make adult friends when you move into a new neighborhood. You may feel like people already have their own group of friends and...