When you first move in, don’t be shy about meeting your new neighbors! Say hello or try one of these ways to get to know your next-door friends. You’ll be borrowing a cup of sugar before you know it!

The title to your car is a piece of paper, the title to your house however is not something concrete- it’s a concept of ownership. Title refers to the legal ownership of a home. It proves that you own the property, and have the right to sell it by transferring your ownership to someone else. Find out everything you ever wanted to know about the title of your home.

One of the ways to find your dream home is to purchase a fixer-upper, grab a designer, a contractor and get on the road to renovating. There are tailored loans that can help to take on such a project. Let us introduce you to the Fannie Mae HomeStyle and FHA 203(k) construction loans that are designed to finance properties where conventional loans aren’t applicable or for homes that have been sitting for a while.

If you are a renter, chances are at one point or another you have contemplated buying. What’s stopping you? In a hot market, we know that it is even easier to get cold feet about owning your own. Here are some of the most common self-placed roadblocks we hear from renters who are hesitating to make the leap to first-time homebuyer.

Picture this scenario in a real estate transaction; pre-approved buyer and seller have agreed on a sale price and terms. Home inspection has been conducted and negotiated. Repairs and credits are inked on paper. There is only one person left to join the party... the Appraiser. These FAQ’s are just what you need to navigate this aspect of the home buying and selling journey.

Every Earth Day we are reminded to keep focus on helping our planet maintain its sustainability and recover from past mistakes. Keeping that mindset year-round, in your home, is easier than you think. Here are 5 easy steps to greening up your home.

Whether you do your taxes yourself, or pass a pile of receipts to your accountant, being aware of tax write-offs for real estate owners helps you realize next-level profitability.