Most home sales occur over four months each year — April, May, June and July. Have you ever wondered why? There are actually a number of reasons why spring and summer are such busy home buying and selling seasons. One of the biggest reasons is... (Read More)

Applying for a home loan? As a mortgage borrower, you will have two rates — your mortgage rate and your Annual Percentage Rate, or APR. What is the difference between the two? Your mortgage rate is the base rate you'll be charged to borrow the... (Read More)

Are you ready for your ultimate list of moving tips? Print it out and keep it handy, because you're going to need this guide when the big day comes. So, without further ado, let's dive right in! After all, with moving day right around the corner... (Read More)

Moving into a new home? If you have children, it's a great time to make sure your home is safe for the smallest members of your household. Every 30 minutes a child in the United States is injured as a result of a TV or furniture tip-over incident... (Read More)

Maybe you’re blindsided with an expensive medical procedure. Or your spouse loses her job, putting an incredible strain on your household finances. Hundreds of scenarios exist that could put you in a once-unthinkable position: in danger of missing... (Read More)

Are you ready? Winter is here! And if you must move your household right in the middle of it, you need to know the essential tips and tricks to getting it done without losing your mind, because who liked the freezing cold? Consider that for at... (Read More)

Did you know that FSBOs —homes that are For Sale by Owner — account for only about 8 percent of home sales? Or that many properties that start out as FSBOs end up being listed with and sold by a Realtor? Here's why so many people sell their... (Read More)

Thinking about selling your home this spring or summer? Start thinking about cleaning and organizing. Studies show that giving your home a thorough cleaning, de-cluttering and tidying up your yard before listing your home for sale is a smart move... (Read More)

If you’re uncertain if you can meet the standards necessary to secure a conventional mortgage loan, a Federal Housing Administration loan might be the right choice for you. It’s a mortgage product backed by the government, which helps borrowers... (Read More)