Are you currently transitioning out of the military while shopping for a home in Virginia? If so, you can expect the process to be a little more complex than you might be used to. If you want the process to go as smoothly as possible, there are a few things it helps to be aware of. Let’s go over … [Read more...]
Outdoor Considerations When Shopping for a Home
When you are shopping for your dream home, you focus a lot on the building itself: its architectural style, its interior layout, its square footage, the sizes of individual rooms, and its features. But how much thought do you put into the outdoor spaces that come with your property, like the yards, … [Read more...]
New Conforming Loan Limits for 2024 Announced
Good news for those planning to buy a home with a conventional conforming loan in 2024—the conforming loan limits are increasing for the new year. The new baseline conforming loan limit for most counties nationwide for 1 unit is $766,550. That is a 5.56% jump from the previous limit, which was … [Read more...]
Closing Costs vs. Down Payments
Two things first-time homebuyers often mix up are closing costs and down payments. Both of these are costs you need to pay upfront when you purchase your home. But they are not the same thing. Let’s break it down, explaining the difference between closing costs and down payments. What are Closing … [Read more...]
Could Refinancing Help You Love Your Home Again?
While many homeowners love their homes the entire time they are in them, sometimes we hear homeowners complain that they are tired of their house. While sometimes selling is the right move, in other cases, something as simple as a refinance can bring back a homeowner’s original feelings of joy in … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Buying a Home is More Affordable than You Think
Anyone who is shopping for a home is aware that home prices have climbed precipitously over the years. That is great news if you already own a home, but if you are a prospective homebuyer, it may produce some concern. First-time homebuyers tend to overlook some of the aspects of homeownership … [Read more...]
4 Mortgage Products that Can Help You Buy a Home During High Rates
In August, interest rates hit a whopping 7.23% for mortgages, which is the highest they have been since 2001. But if this is your time to purchase a home, then you might not have much flexibility in terms of the timeline. So, what can you do to make your mortgage rates as affordable as possible? One … [Read more...]
Tips for Minimizing Home Maintenance Costs
In a recent post about tips for new homeowners, we mentioned that you will need to get used to maintaining your home. Part of that entails keeping those maintenance costs down as low as you can. For every square foot, you will need to have around $1 to put into maintaining your home each year. … [Read more...]
Could Refinancing Help You Save Money During Inflation?
Thankfully, inflation has been slowing down of late. Nevertheless, the climb in prices we have all experienced over the past few years has left many homeowners scrambling to keep up with their monthly costs. 3 Refinancing Benefits During Inflation Could refinancing your mortgage bring your … [Read more...]
8 Things You Can Save Money on When You Own Instead of Rent
If you will be buying a home for the first time, you might think that means your cost of living will rise. But depending on how you manage things, it could actually fall. Let’s look at some areas where you could potentially save money owning a home instead of renting. Expenses You Can Save When … [Read more...]
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