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buying your first home - what you should know

If you are considering buying your first home, there are a lot of things that you may have failed to consider. Having gone through the first time home buying process just a year ago, I have learned quite a bit about buying, maintaining and protecting my own home. On this blog, you will find tips for buying the home that you can afford, lists of things that you may not have accounted for in your budget and advice for protecting the big investment that you will spend the next several years paying for and living in. Hopefully what I have included will help you.

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4 Reasons to Look for a Townhome That's Not Subject to a Homeowners Association

Posted on November 22, 2016

When you are looking to buy a townhome, the last thing that may be on your mind is whether the house is in an area that's governed by a homeowners association. After all, you probably are looking at things like how many bedrooms a townhome has or how close it is to the best schools in the area. A homeowners association, or HOA, is designed to protect the property values of the homes it governs. [Read More]

Ask for These Physical Documents When You List Your House for Sale

Posted on November 22, 2016

Listing your home for sale can feel like a bit of an uncertain time, especially if you haven't previously gone through this process. You'll feel much more confident by hiring not only an experienced listing agent but one who will also provide you with a series of physical documents before your house officially goes on the market. By having access to these documents, you'll be able to regularly read up on the process of selling so that you feel properly informed from the time the house hits the market to when the paperwork is signed on your sale. [Read More]

Buying A Condo: What To Know

Posted on November 16, 2016

Buying a condominium unit can seem like a great choice over a single family home for a number of reasons. The units are typically cheaper than a house, so you can free up other money for personal pursuits. You will no longer be responsible for raking leaves or mowing grass, and you don't have to worry about maintenance and repairs on the appliances and structures inside your unit. However, you need to be aware of some things before you buy a condo so that you are comfortable and happy with your new home. [Read More]

How to Help an Aging Parent Solve Their Housing Problems from a Distance

Posted on November 10, 2016

Watching a parent decline and become unable to continue living in the family home alone due to age-related health issues is heartbreaking for any child, but when you are forced to watch this happen from a distance of hundreds or thousands of miles, it is even more troublesome. If you must live in another area, yet feel the need to assist your aging parent or parents with their housing situation, the following tips can help you find the best possible solution for all parties. [Read More]