Miscellaneous 26 Jan 2021 What’s the Difference between an Appraisal and a Home Inspection?If you’re planning to buy a home, an appraisal is an important step in the process. It’s a professional evaluation of the market value of the home you’d like to… Ben Mathis
Miscellaneous 25 Jan 2021 Why Moving May Be Just the Boost You NeedAs we look back over the past year, we’ve certainly lived through one of the most stressful periods in recent history. After spending so much more time at home throughout… Ben Mathis
Miscellaneous 22 Jan 2021 Financial Fundamentals for Homebuyers [INFOGRAPHIC]Some Highlights When you’re thinking about buying a home, there are a few key steps to take before you even start to look at houses. From saving for your down… Ben Mathis
Miscellaneous 21 Jan 2021 What Experts Are Saying about the 2021 Job MarketEarlier this month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released their most recent Jobs Report. The report revealed that the economy lost 140,000 jobs in December. That’s a devastating number… Ben Mathis
Miscellaneous 20 Jan 2021 Owning a Home Is Still More Affordable Than Renting OneIf spending more time at home over the past year is making you really think hard about buying a home instead of renting one, you’re not alone. You may be… Ben Mathis
Miscellaneous 19 Jan 2021 Should I Wait for Lower Mortgage Interest Rates?Historically low mortgage rates are a big motivator for homebuyers right now. In 2020 alone, rates hit new record-lows 16 times, and the trend continued into the early part of… Ben Mathis
Miscellaneous 18 Jan 2021 How to Make the Dream of Homeownership a Reality This YearIn 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr. inspired a powerful movement with his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. Through his passion and determination, he sparked interest, ambition, and courage in… Ben Mathis
Miscellaneous 15 Jan 2021 Things to Avoid after Applying for a Mortgage [INFOGRAPHIC]Some Highlights There are a few key things to make sure you avoid after applying for a mortgage to help make sure you still qualify for your loan at the… Ben Mathis
Miscellaneous 14 Jan 2021 Why Right Now May Be the Time to Sell Your HouseThe housing market made an incredible recovery in 2020 and is now positioned for an even stronger year in 2021. Record-low mortgage interest rates are a driving factor in this continued… Ben Mathis
Miscellaneous 13 Jan 2021 Will Forbearance Plans Lead to a Tsunami of Foreclosures?At the onset of the economic disruptions caused by the COVID pandemic, the government quickly put into place forbearance plans to allow homeowners to remain in their homes without making… Ben Mathis