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…
Making the choice to purchase a new home is a major decision for anyone. Once you’ve settled on the idea that you do want to buy a home, there are many more options you’ll have to face; one of the…
There’s no doubt that buying a home is a major life decision, but is it right for you? Of course, there’s no single correct answer, as there are pros and cons to both renting and buying. A major factor in anyone’s decision-making…
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…
There is a lot to consider when you’re moving into a new home. And while we often consider moving steps like packing and unpacking to be the only major things standing in the way of fully settling in, it’s actually the things…
Greenbrier is a community located in the city of Chesapeake, Virginia. Greenbrier Parkway, a major road in Greenbrier, is the commercial hub of Chesapeake. Shopping centers line this major road, including Greenbrier Mall. Another major road, Volvo Parkway, cuts across Greenbrier Parkway. This road…
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…
By: Ryan C. Benton Whether you’re searching for a home or selling one you currently own, the home inspection can be one of the most stressful and frightening parts of the process. Before you get too worked up, take a…
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…
Credit scores reflect your payment patterns over time, and almost all major lenders use them. So why is your credit score important? Your credit indicates to lenders how likely you are to pay back your loan. Your credit score also…