The Not-So-Obvious Benefits of Buying a New Home

March 9th, 2016

If you’re trying to decide between buying an older home or a brand new home, it’s easy to find pros and cons related to maintenance and energy efficiency. But, there are less-obvious benefits of buying new that are worth considering. When you buy in a new community, you and the other buyers are all starting fresh in creating a new neighborhood Read More...

Why Buy a Used Home? Start Fresh!

February 2nd, 2016

Home buyers who have purchased an older home often talk about the home’s “character,” “good bones,” or “wonderful, old-world detailing.” Far too often, these descriptors are just code phrases for the reality of what lies beneath in a resale home. Costly repairs, inefficient heating and cooling systems, small rooms and closed in living spaces are just a few Read More...

Young? Single? Buying a New Home? Read This!

January 2nd, 2014

If you’re young, single and still renting, the idea of buying a home instead may have crossed your mind. But would it really save you money? Is it a smart investment? Can you afford it? Buying is a big decision that deserves some research. Before you dive in, consider the pros, cons and financial realities of getting a loan, affording the down payment, paying taxes, and other factors that are part of home buying and ownership Read More...