Buying a house and taking out a mortgage is, with little doubt, one of the largest financial decisions in many people’s lives. After all, it is the largest singular expense most families face in a lifetime. Deciding when to buy, or whether to, and when to refinance, is all part of a lifetime financial plan. […]

When preparing a house for listing on the market, certain criteria should be met to make the home attractive for potential buyers. Some people might want to hire a stager, for assistance, in the presentation of their home; others may prefer to do it themselves, or with a little direction from their real estate agent. […]

Since the real estate market bottomed out eight to nine years ago, it has slowly been making its way back and now has become a seller’s market, but is also a good time to buy. “It goes up in stair steps, rather than a bell curve” said Richard Knee, multiple listing service chair of the […]