As the new year begins, many of us find ourselves setting goals and making plans for the future. If you're dreaming of becoming a homeowner, now is the perfect time to start taking action towards that goal. With thoughtful goal-setting and strategic... (Read More)

Navigating the world of homeownership can be overwhelming, especially with all the acronyms associated with federal programs designed to assist buyers and homeowners. You may have heard terms like HUD, HAMP, and HARP tossed around, and it’s easy... (Read More)

Buying your first home is a big deal. It's exciting, but also full of unknowns that can make the whole process feel overwhelming. Between rising home prices, tight competition, and a maze of financial terms, it’s no wonder many first-time buyers... (Read More)

Have you always dreamed of living by the beach when you retire? Or are you ready to trade in the big city life for the slower pace of small-town living (or vice versa)? That's the beauty of retirement. You get to decide what you want to do and where... (Read More)

Identity theft is a fast-growing type of crime. Are you doing enough to protect yourself? Here are some simple yet effective ways to help prevent someone from stealing your personal information. Carry as little information as possible with you... (Read More)

If you are buying your first home, you know the struggle. You can settle for an older house that needs repairs, has peeling paint, and outdated appliances, or you can keep waiting, saving every extra dollar, and dreaming of a home built exactly as... (Read More)

How prepared are you in the event of a fire in your home? Do you have an emergency escape plan? Do you have a fire extinguisher? What about your smoke detectors? Smoke detectors are one of the most overlooked safety features in homes today. Yet... (Read More)

Homeowner associations, or HOAs, are becoming more common, especially for newly built homes. According to a 2020 Foundation for Community Association Research report, some 73.9 million Americans live under such an arrangement. More than 75 percent... (Read More)

If you’ve been waiting for mortgage rates to drop, now is a great time to take a closer look. This past September, the 30-year fixed mortgage saw its biggest one-day drop in more than a year, according to CNBC. That’s good news if you’ve been... (Read More)