Buying a home for the first time? One of the key considerations you'll need to make is just how much 'house' you want to buy. While going minimal might seem like a good idea to save on costs, having a smaller living space can end up cramping your lifestyle in many ways. Let's take a look at three great reasons why your first home should be roomy, spacious and luxurious. You Might End Up With More Family Than You Think Have you considered whether or not you want to have a family? Whether you're a … [Read more...]

Are you thinking about buying a house, apartment or condo? In many markets across the country, there's never been a better time than now to become a homeowner. In this post, we'll share a few reasons why the conditions are right to jump into the market and buy a new home. Interest Rates Are Heading Up If you're like most home buyers, you're probably looking to make use of mortgage financing to help spread out the purchase cost over a longer period of time. If so, you'll want to make a move in … [Read more...]

Many people, whether they are new to the market or have purchased a home before, consider investing in a home without the help of an agent. While there are benefits involved with going it alone, there are also a number of drawbacks that can significantly impact the success of your home purchase. If you're wondering about the difficulties involved in going "agent-less", consider the following points. It's A Lot Of Legwork It might seem simple if you've found a house and you like it, but a lot … [Read more...]