Job Loss Protection for Homebuyers

Today’s residential real estate market is unique in many ways.  Never before have we enjoyed historically low mortgage rates, home prices on “sale” with prices retracted by 15-20 years in many markets and inventory (selection) remaining high. We have...

Moving With Your Animal

For those of us who have pets, we have some special considerations when moving.  Here are some tips that we have discovered can help you prevent problems and help the move with your animal to go more smoothly.  Remember, it’s more difficult for your pet to...

Large Convenience, Smaller Home

The spatial decadence of newly built homes in the past ten years is coming to a close.  Home buyer tastes for grand homes have waned for a host of reasons.  Buyers seem to be feeling a renewed interest in ranch style homes. One of the main reasons for this trend is...

What You Don’t Know About Credit Could Hurt You

Here are 5 major factors that could hurt your score: 35% of the score depends on payment history, taking into account late payments. (One late pay could cost you 75 to 100 points). It is important to pay your bills on time. 30% depends on how much debt you have. Your...