Why It’s So Tough to Get a Mortgage—and How to Up Your Chances
Home buyers today are caught in a crunch. Rents are rising, eating an ever-bigger chunk of people’s paychecks. Meanwhile, home prices are...
The 6 Worst Homes for First-Time Buyers
Deciding to buy your first home is a little scary. Looking for a home is anxiety-inducing. But actually making an offer? That’s a whole...
The New American Dream: ‘How I Bought a Home Abroad’
Buying a home here may be the American dream, but buying property abroad seems more like the realm of fantasy. And yet setting down roots...
Here’s What Everyone Gets Wrong About Jumbo Loans
Jumbo loans—they’re not just for McMansions anymore! The oversize loans are becoming an increasingly viable option for entry-level home...
5 Compromises Worth Making When Buying a Home
Home buyers often start their search with a long list of must-haves … only to find they need to whittle it way down once they see what’s...
Should You Sell Your Home When You Retire?
If you’re approaching retirement, you may be thinking about selling your home. But unless you need to move—such as for health...
How to Clean Hardwood Floors: Must-Know Tricks
Keep hardwood floors in top condition with smart cleaning methods that will make caring for your floors and maintaining their good looks...
Does My Real Estate Agent Need Relocation Expertise?
I have experience as a corporate relocation specialist which is very important and here's why. When you're moving away to a completely...
How to Help a Pack Rat Move
Helping someone move is never fun. You eat up a precious Saturday schlepping boxes down dangerously narrow stairs while your friend or...
13 Things I Realized After I Bought My First House
As soon as my husband and I pulled up to see the house we’d eventually buy, it already had a good vibe to it. A blue house with a red...
