The Home Buying Process: A Marathon, Not a Sprint

The Olympic Games Rio 2016 are in full swing and so is the summer 2016 real estate market!  If you’ve thrown yourself into the ring called “the home buying process” this season, then you already know that it can be hard to keep up, stay on track and make it all the way to the … Continue reading The Home Buying Process: A Marathon, Not a Sprint

Mortgage vs. Deed of Trust: Know the Difference

For first-time home buyers in particular, home financing documentation can be confusing. First, it’s important to know that the document that shows how much you owe your lender is called a “note” and you make a note payment monthly. But when you purchase a home, the document that shows who owns the property is called … Continue reading Mortgage vs. Deed of Trust: Know the Difference

How to Transition from Renter to Homeowner

You know you’re ready, now what? As exciting as it may be, if the reality of transitioning from comfortable renter to brand new homeowner scares you, you’re not alone. Here are some tips to help you through this anxious and exciting time: Think Long Term: When buying a home, it is best to think long … Continue reading How to Transition from Renter to Homeowner

Renting to Own Can Jump-Start Your Move to Home Ownership

If you are either short of a down payment or have credit challenges to overcome (and if you are prepared to overcome them), a rent-to-own property may be a good - even great - way to move toward home ownership. Typically, a rent-to-own agreement, also known as a land contract, is an arrangement between a … Continue reading Renting to Own Can Jump-Start Your Move to Home Ownership