Over the past few decades, the way we view homeownership has changed. Unlike previous generations who bought a home with a 30-year mortgage and celebrated the day they made their last payment, today’s home buyers rarely stay in their home that long. As a result, the way we view mortgages has changed …
5 Tips for Starting Your Home Search
Everyone wants to time their home purchase “just right.” Ideally, the picture-perfect “buyer’s market” there are plenty of well-priced listings, low-interest rates and a slow-moving real estate market where the buyer has plenty of time to decide on an offer. The reality is that the current …
Preparing Your Home for the Cold Months
Now that the warm summer months are behind us, it’s time to get prepare for winter. Regardless of whether you expect to see sub-zero temperatures this season or you live in one of the warmer climates, preparing your home for colder weather can save you money and hassle this winter. On average, …
4 Affordable Fall DIY Home Updates
Fall weather is here and this is a great time to tackle some DIY home updates before the holiday rush starts. Creating a fresh, modern look to your home can be done with a few simple weekend projects. Here are the 4 best DIY home update projects you can try this fall to spruce up the look of your …
Home Down Payments Explained
A down payment is the amount of cash a home buyer puts toward the price of a new home. It accomplishes a few things—first, it reduces the amount of money you need to borrow and it reduces the risk the lender takes in loaning the money to you. By reducing the risk, the borrower will typically get a …
The Value of Professional Real Estate Photos
Are you planning to list your home for sale in Asheville? You probably already realize the planning needed to prepare your home for the market. The point is to create the most attractive, welcoming version of your home to entice buyers into the home and encourage offers. Your home listing …
