You’re supposed to leave your house in “broom clean” condition for the buyer when you sell your house, which leaves a lot of room for interpretation. It often boils down to sellers feeling like they left the place looking immaculate, and buyers wondering if the seller even owned a broom. The point is, it’s kind of […]

Many first-time buyers could use some help qualifying for their first mortgage, which is why the government and financial institutions have developed specific first-time homebuyer programs to help ease the burden and make the dream of owning a home a reality. By the sounds of it, a first-time homebuyer loan probably sounds like it’s only available to someone who’s never bought a home […]

When you sell your home, you want it to appeal to as many buyers as possible. But there are certain things that can instantly make buyers say “no thanks” to your home, even if the issues are easily fixable and the home could actually be a good fit for them. So what, exactly, are those turn-offs, […]

Moving can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re moving to a new city or state. There’s a lot to do, and if you don’t know how to navigate the process, you might make a few mistakes that can make the process more stressful and expensive than necessary. So what, exactly, are some mistakes homeowners make when […]