Archives for May, 2014

Tips for First-Time Home Sellers

May 12, 2014

Selling a home for the first time? Check out our latest blog post for some helpful tips on making your first home sale go smoothly.

What does a mortgage underwriter do?

May 8, 2014

Learn about loan underwriters, their relationship to mortgage lenders, how they can help first time home buyers, and more.

Little-Known Spring Gardening Tips

May 4, 2014

Springtime is great for digging in the dirt, planting pretty flowers and growing your own yummy food. But having a green thumb doesn't come naturally to everyone. Here are a few little-known gardening tips you can use to improve your yield this spring!

Popular New Home Features

April 28, 2014

Building a new home this spring? Check out the latest data from NAHB on the most popular design features.

Tips on Making a Wise Investment Property Purchase

April 28, 2014

If you're thinking of purchasing investment property for the first time, read our latest blog post for some helpful tips. From checking emotions at the door to researching the neighborhood and more, we offer some hints for making a wise purchase.

More Americans Bought Vacation Homes in 2013

April 25, 2014

Last year more Americans purchased vacation homes, signaling a revitalized interest in the second home market. Read our latest blog post for details.

More Options for Buyers as Real Estate Inventory Grows

April 24, 2014

After multiple years of tight inventory, many prospective home buyers are finding themselves in favorable positions as more homes hit the market. Zillow recently reported that home listings on its site were up 11.1% annually and that the inventory of available homes climbed again in January for the fifth straight month.