When historically low home prices meet historically low mortgage rates – what do you get? You get a very affordable home.
Archive | Home Buying

Why 2013 is Your Lucky Year to Buy a Home
by Bob Walters on March 29, 2013 in Home Buying, Mortgage News, Mortgage Rates
Getting a VA Mortgage: Pest Inspection Requirements
by John Allasio on March 26, 2013 in Home Buying
While VA mortgages have more relaxed guidelines than other mortgages, there are some requirements specific to VA loans, like wood-boring pest inspections.

Monday Motivation: Homebuying for Twenty-Somethings – How to Know When to Buy
by Stephanie Halligan on March 25, 2013 in Home & Family, Home Buying
You think you’ve found the one – the one you’ve dreamed about, the one that’s made for you, the one you could conceivably spend the rest of your life with. You think you’ve found your first home to buy. But even though you think you’re ready to take the plunge and buy your first home, how do you know it’s the right time to say “I do?”
For Sale by Owner: The Pros and Cons for the Buyer
by John Allasio on March 22, 2013 in Home Buying
The pros and cons of buying a for sale by owner home will shift depending on whether you get your information from an agent or a FSBO organization.

Before Buying a Home, Check Out These 5 Things
by Krissy Schwab on March 21, 2013 in Home Buying
Buying a home is a huge commitment and you certainly don’t want to get one in an area that looks perfect on the outside but really isn’t.

Housing Market Looking Better Despite Sequestration
by Travis Pelto on March 20, 2013 in Home Buying, Home Sales, Mortgage Rates
The housing market is looking good for the next month, and beyond according to the Kudlow Report on MSNBC. Read more for a breakdown on why this good news is happening.
That’s an Interesting Looking House: Bungalow Style
by Krissy Schwab on March 18, 2013 in Home Buying
Bungalow homes became popular choice for many first-time homebuyers or homebuilders because they’re small and utilized local materials, which made them extremely affordable. It’s easy to see why these homes are all over the U.S. and became one of the most popular home styles in the nation.
Understanding the VA Loan Appraisal Process
by Amanda Pallay on March 5, 2013 in Home Buying, Mortgage Rates
One of the requirements of receiving a VA loan is that you must have an appraisal performed on the property. What does this mean for you? If you are a first-time homebuyer, or if this is your first VA loan, the idea of getting an appraisal can be daunting. But, if you remind yourself that the appraisal process is there to protect you, the buyer, from paying more than fair-market value for your home, then it actually becomes quite painless.
New Home Sales Now Highest in 4.5 Years
by Clayton Closson on February 26, 2013 in Home Buying
It’s another sign the U.S. housing market is in a full recovery. This is really shaping out to be the real McCoy. Today, U.S. News and World Report noted that the month-to-month change in housing sales was the highest increase since July 2008.
Unconventional Home Building Materials
by Krissy Schwab on February 26, 2013 in Home Buying
While these unconventional home building materials may seem off the wall, they’re becoming more and more common. As recycling and sustainable living increases in importance, how we view scrap materials changes.
