The appraisal.  

Everyone waits for it to arrive on the lender's desk. As days tick by, a slight sense of dread covers the land. It's hard to put a finger on why, because there is so much mystery and uncertainty around the appraisal process. 

No one has …

Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned homeowner, shopping for a new home can feel daunting. In fact, 56% of buyers said that “finding the right property” was the most difficult step in the home buying process.1

Buying a home is a significant …

Congratulations! You’ve found a home to buy and have applied for a mortgage! You’re undoubtedly excited about the opportunity to decorate your new home, but before you make any large purchases, move your money around, or make any big-time life changes, consult your loan officer – someone who will …

You have probably been noticing more price reductions, and more properties coming on market lately. Many people have been waiting for a change, a shift from the crazy lack of inventory and bidding wars that we witnessed earlier in the year.

Some of you …

Picture this: waking to the sound of live water flowing right outside your very own home. Jumping into your ski boots and hitting the slope you can see from your living room window. You don’t have to call ahead for reservations, you don’t need to ask anyone for a …

You found the right home. It’s the right size, energy efficient, in a great neighborhood and within your budget. You wonder to yourself, “why is this home still on the market?” Then you read the disclosures. Your perfect spot has a serious radon problem.

Hold up, not a …

Despite the grim economic outlook for some industries, one sector is gaining even more viability -- real estate investing. According to the 2016 Emerging Trends in Real Estate, which was released by the Urban Land Institute earlier this year, trends such as “18-hour cities” and millennial parents increasing moving from …