Creating a budget can be one of the most challenging steps in the home-buying process. Here are a few simple ways to create a one. Write down how much income you make every month. Note your monthly expenses, and don’t skip out on any. For example: dining and drinks at ... » Learn More about Creating a Home Budget
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Goal Setting For a New Home
Is buying on your agenda for 2022? Before you jump into the process, make sure you set some SMART goals for yourself. Here’s how to do that: Get SPECIFIC. What do you want in a new home? What are your non-negotiables? Be MEASURABLE. How will you know a house provides you with what you ... » Learn More about Goal Setting For a New Home
Advice I’d Give A New Agent Based On This Year
Now that it’s the end of the year, there’s been a lot of self-reflecting going on over here. Here are some of this year's biggest takeaways that I'd share with a new real estate agent. Be patient and flexible. We can’t always control everything that happens, so it’s important to remember that ... » Learn More about Advice I’d Give A New Agent Based On This Year
Home Improvement During The Labor Shortage
Tight labor markets are affecting industries across the country. Skilled and unskilled jobs remain unfilled as employers struggle to find prospective employees. For anyone ready to hire a contractor or handyman to perform home improvement projects, this shortage is causing frustration. As more ... » Learn More about Home Improvement During The Labor Shortage
Buying a Home Just Got Easier
Since the pandemic began, Americans have reevaluated the meaning of the word home. That’s led some renters to realize the many benefits of homeownership, including the financial benefits that come with rising home equity. However, not every purchaser has been able to fulfill their desire for a ... » Learn More about Buying a Home Just Got Easier
