If you recently graduated from college, chances are you have some student debt. But that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to qualify for a mortgage, even while paying off your debt. Mortgage Professional Matt Sines says this scenario is actually very…
Have you been searching for your new construction home lately and seen the term “Master Model” or maybe “MM” listed in the comment section of the listing? In order for Builders to have their floor plans featured in a MLS…
In most cases, your parents know best. But when it comes to buying a house and your down payment, you may not want to follow every word of advice (sorry, dad). According to TowneBank Mortgage Loan Officer Pat Miller, it’s…
When you’re looking for a home in a seller’s market, you need to plan to avoid making mistakes. Hampton Roads is currently experiencing a strong seller’s market. A seller’s market means that buyers have to be smart and prepared if…
There are lots of perks to being your own boss. Freedom to create your own schedule, finding new challenges and opportunities and, of course, the satisfaction of watching your business grow. In fact, more than 50% of millennials say they…
Buying a home is an exciting, yet complicated process. As a homebuyer, you will make countless decisions about what you want—and don’t want—in your dream house. One decision you will make is the age of your house. Although no one…
Homeowner Associations A Homeowner association (HOA) is a private association created by a real estate developer to market, manage and sell homes and lots in planned developments. These can include, houses, townhouses, and condos. If you buy a house in…
If your credit is down the drain, you might feel desperate to repair it. Credit effects your ability to borrow money. If you have poor credit, it could disqualify you from buying a home. The marketplace is saturated with companies…
So you’re ready to stop making your landlord rich, and start building your own equity through homeownership. But are you ready for the responsibility of homeownership? Despite what some may think, buying a home isn’t just a financial decision. Buying…
Moving is never an easy thing to do – but you can make it more organized and orderly with a plan and the right time table. That’s why we gathered some great tips to help organize your move with ease.…