While there are a few important choices to make during the home-buying process, one of the very first decisions you'll need to make is whether you’ll buy an existing home or build a new one. Building a new home can be exciting and offers many advantages, but it also has drawbacks when compared to purchasing an existing home.

You’ve probably seen or heard of the popular HGTV television show “Love It or List It.” Two hosts work with people to remodel their existing home and also look for a new home that better fits their needs. At the end of the show, the homeowners are asked whether they will stay in their newly renovated home (“Love It”) or sell their home and purchase a new one (“List It”).

You’ve probably heard plenty of news about why now is an ideal time to refinance your mortgage. For most throughout the country, that is the absolute truth. Interest rates are at record lows, and that can translate into huge savings for homeowners. 

If you have extra cash to invest, you may be wondering if you should pay off your mortgage early. Will that serve your financial interests best, or are there other options to consider? Here we discuss some of the benefits of paying off your mortgage sooner than needed and other alternatives you might ponder instead.

While selling your home can be exciting (especially if you’re upgrading to a new home), it isn’t always the quickest process. If you’ve lived in your home for an extended period of time, you probably have a laundry list of items you need to do to get it ready to sell.

Given the rather high upfront costs associated with buying a home, it’s no surprise most young people choose to start their independent lives renting instead. As they advance in their careers, save money, get married, and start families, most end up buying a home.

People who are looking to buy a house, especially first-time home buyers, hear lots of jargon they might not be familiar with. Between realtors, appraisers, and lenders, they may feel like they are trying to keep up with a whole new language!

As the weather begins to warm, you may be thinking about your summer plans. Are you hoping to take a much-needed vacation with the family, basking in the sun next to your dream pool, or even catching up on your summer reading in your new sunroom?