Moving into a new home is exciting! But there are also a lot of to-dos. Here are some tips for managing a move and keeping it stress-free. One month prior to your move 1. Begin filing your change of address with the post office, credit cards, banks, insurance, and any subscription services. 2. Finalize your…
Buying your first home is one of the most exciting days you’ll have in your life. But, making sure you are prepared to take on the responsibility is essential. Here’s some advice and “rules of thumb” to get you started. Secure your finances Owning a home can bring unexpected expenses. When you rent, most fixes…
How can you find the perfect sized home for you? As life changes, the needs we have for our home will also shift. Sure, when all the kids were under one roof, it might have seemed as though there was never enough space. Now that the kids have left for college or bought their own…
Now is a great time to buy a home. So use these tips to improve your home buying experience: Good Real Estate Agent Your future home is going to be yours for years to come. The Corey Connection has the perfect agent for you who knows the market and can help you find the perfect…
Buying a home can be a big change and stressor in your life. So when you decide to buy be sure to go in prepared with these tips: Consider monthly costs. Be sure to not only budget in down payment and closing costs but also factor in monthly utilities, taxes, mortgage and fix-up costs. Before…
Home Buying brings up a lot of questions and concerns you haven’t had a lot of thought on before. Use these tips to help you wander through your home buying experience. Google Maps is a great resource. You get another image of homes you’re looking at but you can also see the surrounding houses and…
After 13 years, two kids and one dog, my husband and I recently decided it was time to move into a new home. While moving is often an exciting new beginning, it’s also regarded as one of life’s most stressful events. From my experience moving this summer, I would have to agree. After signing endless papers,…
A friend recently asked me for mortgage advice. I explained how to shop around for a good rate, and then I added my catchphrase: “You didn’t ask, but…” Like anyone involved in the world of finance, I’ve seen a lot of serious mortgage trouble in the last few years. Even though the days of jumbo…
Purchasing your first home is one of the most important financial decisions of your life. If you’re currently renting in an expensive housing market, the one thing standing in your way is likely the down payment – easily a six-figure lump sum at the traditional 20%. But what if you could lower the required down…