Why You Absolutely Need a Buyer’s Agent When Purchasing New Construction Most home buyers know to hire a real estate agent when buying a resale home, but when it comes to new construction, a surprising number walk into the builder’s sales office alone. They assume, “It’s brand new, the price is the

Ready to Sell? Don’t Wait Until the Last Minute – Why Early Home Prep is the Smartest Move You’ll Make If you’re even "thinking" about selling your home in the next 6–24 months, the best time to start preparing was yesterday. The second-best time? Right now. Most sellers wait until they’re ready to

How to Use Your End-of-Year Bonus to Buy a Home 1. Strengthen Your Down Payment Putting your bonus directly toward your down payment: Reduces your monthly mortgage payment Helps you qualify for better interest rates Can get you above key thresholds (3%, 5%, or 20%)   Tip: Even an extra $5k–$10k can