The Neighborhood Blog

Buying a new home is exciting, right? You get to redecorate the space, create new memories and start a new chapter in life. In contrast, selling a home can be exciting news, too! You have the opportunity to start fresh, clean out the clutter and relocate to something better. However, when you are buying and […]

So you’ve been giving it some thought and you’ve come to the conclusion that you’d like to buy a home. Congratulations! You’re about to begin one of the biggest moments of your life. If you’re a Millennial, you’re part of being a member of the next major age demographic that will drive the housing market […]

Nowadays, people are doing whatever it takes to save a little bit of cash. Whether it’s finding extra change in your piggy bank or skipping out on your daily coffee run, people are frantically coming up with ways to spend less and save more. However, do you still find yourself still struggling with finances and […]

So, you have recently made the decision to sell your home to move onto bigger and better things. All you have to do is put a “for sale” sign in the front yard and wait for some eager buyers and you are done. Selling is easy, right? Not so fast. There’s a lot more to […]

Let’s say you are five years into your new life as a homeowner. Before the keys were handed over, you made the significant decision to own a home. As well as choosing a mortgage loan program, financing your down payment, setting aside closing costs and much more. As the years pass by, you are more […]

.body-content li { padding:5px;}strong {font-weight:bold;} The demand and supply of houses available continues to remain unbalanced. Most markets around the world are experiencing a shortage of houses, which makes current homeowners hesitant on whether they should list their home for sale. Nobody is going to sell their home if they don’t have somewhere else to […]

As 2017 is coming to a close, we are ready to ring in the New Year. People typically like looking forward to the New Year because it symbolizes the beginning of something new. It’s a fresh start. Saying goodbye to hardships and hello to new adventures. Before the clock strikes twelve, may people have created […]

Aaaand… That’s a wrap for 2017! 2017 has been a crazy year filled with lots of change, especially in real estate. The real estate industry is known to fluctuate because it heavily relies on current market conditions. If the economy is booming, so is real estate, and vice versa, if the economy is experiencing a […]

When future homebuyers apply for a loan, they look for affordability, flexibility and consistency. Which is why many people look to use a fixed-rate mortgage. It is the most common type of home loan because monthly payments, interest and principal remain the same throughout the entire loan. In contrast to an adjusted rate mortgage (ARM), […]

If your time has come to buy a home, make absolute sure you are prepared to handle all the responsibilities owning a home requires. This includes repairing any damages, keeping your home well maintained and handling a wide variety of expenses such as closing costs, insurance and policy fees, maintenance repairs and much more. Because […]