A Guide to Buying a Home for Newlyweds

For newlyweds, the best investment may be purchasing a new home. Owning a home is a better investment than renting and can help the newlywed couple build equity, and may even give you access to some tax breaks. Now buying a home is not an easy task and is a great...

Buying Your First Home (FAQ)

Listed below are some questions that buyers frequently ask us: Q. How many homes should I plan to view and how should I make the final decision? A. Generally you should view a number of homes so you can become familiar with what you can expect to get for your money,...

What Should I Do Before Making An Offer?

So you found the perfect house. It’s closer to the center of town than you thought you would get. Great schools; green lawn … and that backyard! You don’t want to lose it, you know that it’s perfect for you and your family and you want to move...

You’ve Opened Escrow, Now What?

Congratulations, you are on your way to owning your very own home!  Follow these suggestions (and your realtor’s advice) so that escrow and settlement with go as smooth as possible. You will be asked for a down payment on the home you are purchasing.  You can...

Getting the Best Rates for Your Mortgage

Naturally, you want to get the best deal for the least amount of money. This holds true for mortgage rates as well. A lower interest rate means a lower monthly mortgage payment, which can save you money in the long run. Also, it is easier to qualify for a lower...