It is that time of year again! Time to bust out the new backpacks, get your school supplies together, and begin a brand new school year. If you are looking for ways to start the year off right, here are some helpful tips to keep in mind when heading back to school! 1.) Always get … Continue reading 11 Tips for Back to School Success
In all the commotion and excitement of moving, it can be difficult to remember the impact a new home move can have on your furry friend. That is why, in honor of National Dog Day, we bring you these helpful tips to make moving with pets as easy & stress-free as possible! Make sure your … Continue reading Helpful Tips for Moving with Pets
Moving? Here are some things you can do to be extra prepared before the big day! Plan your Packing Don’t plan on packing up your entire place all in one swoop. Manage your time wisely by finding out in advance exactly how many moving boxes and containers you will likely need and how much time … Continue reading 5 Things to Do for a Smooth Move
Buying a home the second time around should be a breeze, right? You may think so but often, believe it or not, buying your second home can be even more challenging than your first. Second time buyers often face different struggles than first time buyers such as taking on a duel mortgage if their first … Continue reading Helpful Tips for the Second Time Home Buyer
Renting vs. Owning is one of the greatest debates consumers face. What are the pros and cons of each? Which option is cheaper? What is better for my current lifestyle? These are some of the questions renters face when trying to decide whether home-ownership is the right choice for them. Contrary to popular belief, renting … Continue reading The Great Debate: Renting Vs. Owning
The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg explains that a habit loop consists of a cue, routine, and reward. For a habit to be formed, this loop gets repeated over and over again for the same action until it eventually becomes subconscious, or a habit to us. It is made clear that a habit cannot be … Continue reading Healthy Financial Habits to Adopt Now
One thing we love about the mortgage business is that numbers never lie. Yet, so many prospective home buyers we come across end up making critical judgment errors based on faulty assumptions and faulty math. We want to make absolutely sure you do not fall into these traps, so, let’s debunk this common theory! Theory: … Continue reading Should You Play the Waiting Game?
Another year has passed which means you’ve maintained another year of home-ownership! Congratulations. Before you pop the champagne though, it is essential to evaluate the past year, where your mortgage is currently at, and your plans for the future. Having a yearly mortgage checkup, like an annual physical or dental exam, is just as important … Continue reading Why You Need an Annual Mortgage Review
Two things are absolutely vital for home buyers to do before they attempt to finance a home: 1) know and understand your credit profile, and 2) think about how your income could change due to life events in the future. Miss these and they will become two of your biggest mistakes. Credit reports Knowing ahead … Continue reading Two of the Biggest Mistakes Home Buyers Can Make
In honor of #NationalStressAwarenessDay, here are 8 ways you can de-stress Unplug: Experts say a major cause of stress is your electronics. Whether it’s frequent social media usage or checking your email after work hours, ditch the habit. Unplug from your everyday stresses, forget about tomorrow’s unforeseen problems and focus on being in the present. … Continue reading 8 Ways to De-Stress
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