What You Need to Know About Home Equity
Home equity is the portion of your home’s value that you own outright or the portion that you would receive if you sold your home today. Many homeowners strive to grow their home equity to build wealth or use it as a financial resource in the future. What is Home Equity? Home equity is the […]
Tips for Decluttering & Downsizing Your Possessions Before Moving
If you’re considering a move, chances are you’ve already started thinking about everything you need to do to make it happen. One of the most daunting tasks of any move is dealing with your belongings – deciding what to bring, what to leave behind, and how to fit everything into your new home. For many […]
Private Mortgage Insurance: What is it, How Much Does It Cost, and the Different Types
Private mortgage insurance, or PMI, is a type of insurance that helps protect lenders in the event that a borrower defaults on their mortgage. It’s important to note that PMI isn’t required for all mortgages, but it is typically required when a borrower puts down less than 20% of the home’s purchase price. In this […]
6 Tips for First Time Home Buyers
Are you a first-time home buyer? If so, congratulations! Buying your first home is an exciting milestone in your life. However, it can also be a bit daunting. There are many things to consider, and it can be tough to know where to start. So we’ve put together this list of tips for first-time home […]
House Hunting Tips
Finding a new home can be a challenging task, but there are ways to make it easier. If you’ve taken the necessary steps to start your home search, chances are you feel more than ready to hit the ground running. Given the lower inventory around Nashville the past year or so, it may seem like you […]
Is a Home Inspection Really Necessary?
A home inspection is designed to assess the condition of the home before purchasing. Some buyers opt not to have an inspection to speed up closing, but this can be a risky and costly move. Buying a new home is a BIG purchase and investment, it should be treated as such. Avoid pricey fixes in the […]
Buying a Home and Moving Long Distance
Question: What’s more stressful than buying a new home? Answer: Buying a new home while relocating! Buying a new home is already considered an emotional process, but adding in the additional factors of moving to a new city or state is downright challenging. Here are some steps to make the situation less taxing. Get referrals – Start be […]
How to Cope with the Stress of Buying a Home
Buying a home, especially your first, can be one of the most exciting and also one of the most stressful experiences of your life. I know this all too well. The last home my husband and I bought was the singular most stressful event of our marriage. At the time, we had a 7 year […]
