Category: General Information

Millennial Homebuyers Remorse?

By on May 23, 2019 in General Information

As a Housing Counselor, I work every day to educate and coach clients who are looking to buy their first home. They come to me eagerly hoping to claim their piece of the American Dream of homeownership. My goal is to discover where they financially are today – strengths and weaknesses – then[...]
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6 Key Home Buying Terms Made Clear

By on December 14, 2017 in Financial Tips

If you’re buying a home for the first time, familiarizing yourself with the wealth of information available is often a welcomed challenge. Learning all of the terms and procedures relevant to your eventual closing process can be exciting and motivating. It’s a lot to learn, but once you understand the terminology and how[...]
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Everything You Want to Know About Property Deeds When Buying a Home

By on August 31, 2017 in General Information

House hunting? By now, you may have noticed that some listings include “deed restrictions” or list a certain type of property deed. While seemingly nondescript, this document can have crucial implications on the property and the sale itself. Before you make an offer, it’s a good idea to start familiarizing yourself with the[...]
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A Four-Point Strategy to Revive Homeownership

By on June 1, 2017 in General Information

It’s not looking good for homeownership these days. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 63.7 percent of households owned their homes at the end of 2016, down from a peak of 69.2 percent in 2004. While there have been small increases in recent quarters, the homeownership trend since the financial crisis continues to[...]
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