One of the lesser talked about real estate and housing topics is the topic of overbuilding the neighborhood. However, that doesn’t make it unimportant. Let’s dive in. What is Overbuilding the Neighborhood? This means that you have a house that doesn’t fit into what the rest of the houses in Read more…
Buying a house is a really stressful situation. There is really no way around it. But there are a few things to avoid when buying a house. This list is not exhaustive, it’s just some of the biggest mistakes that I have seen homebuyers make. Let’s dive in! Buying More Read more…
Taking equity out of your home can be confusing. This article won’t cover the reasons that you may want to take equity out of your home, but it will cover the ways in which you could take equity out of your home if you wanted to. And if you are Read more…
Buying a house is one of the biggest financial decisions that you will make in your entire life. And because of the gravity of this decision, you should not take it lightly. Therefore, here are the things that you should consider when asking yourself, “Am I ready to buy a Read more…
Equity is one of those financial words that is thrown around sometimes by financial professionals. It might sound like a ten-dollar word, but it’s really not too complicated. Plus, it is really important for you to understand what this is, and how it affects you and your financial life. Let Read more…
Owning a home is at the heart of the American dream. Nearly all of us want to own our home at some point. However, owning a home, while a great long term move, does have some drawbacks to consider. So for today, let me show you the advantages and disadvantages Read more…
Private mortgage insurance (PMI). This is one of those financial products that you might be paying for that is NOT for you. You don’t get the benefit of PMI. However, it might be a necessary evil for a while. Let me explain. (1) What is Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)? Pretty Read more…
Hiring a realtor can be one of the most beneficial things that you can do when you are buying or selling a house. I know it might seem counterintuitive to pay extra for someone to do a job that in theory, you can do yourself. But we do that with Read more…
The house buying process is really confusing. There are a lot of moving pieces and a lot of considerations that you need to take. If you go through the house buying process hastily or sloppily it can cost you THOUSANDS of dollars. But don’t worry, I’ll help walk you through Read more…