For many, becoming a homeowner is a dream. The chance to build equity, invest in your future, or even paint the walls neon green makes owning a home a top bucket list item. Although renting can provide temporary and convenient housing, owning your own house offers far more financial and personal advantages. So if you’re […]
Life has a way of changing significantly in the years after buying a home. Perhaps that dream home that was once so perfect for you no longer suits your current lifestyle or preferences. If so, it may be time to consider selling. Making the decision to sell your home is not an easy one, but […]
Whether you are a first-time home buyer or an experienced homeowner, it’s important that you take the time to evaluate your finances and set an accurate budget when looking to buy. If you don’t calculate your monthly costs accurately, you could end up with serious financial hardships in the future. Set yourself up for home-buying […]
We’re deep into the winter season which can bring many short days and cold nights as well as a lack of things to do after the holidays. To break up your winter routine, we rounded up a list of what’s playing around Lancaster County to help you out of those cold-weather doldrums. There is so […]
There are a lot of reasons for becoming a landlord. You may find yourself in a position where you need to move. However, you own a home that you cannot (or do not want to) sell. You might be attracted to the idea of buying an investment property when prices are low. Then, renting it […]
If you love to tear up carpet or install drywall, flipping houses might be for you! Home renovation tv shows have popularized the idea of buying a house that needs a little work, adding some do-it-yourself renovations, and selling at a higher price. But if it were that easy, everyone would do it! While flipping […]
If you are in the housing market and like the idea of scoring a deal on a house, a fixer upper might be the right choice for you. Fixer upper houses can be a great way to purchase a house below market value, and who doesn’t like the sound of that? But before you make […]
If you have a move in your future, there are definite ways to make the process go as smoothly as possible. Plan ahead and you’ll avoid these 8 costly moving mistakes. 1. Moving on the same day of closing While most buyers take possession of their new home on the day of closing, there are […]
If you are thinking of buying a house, chances are that you’ve considered popping into an open house–and maybe you already have! Especially if you are just dipping your toes into the housing market, an open house can be a great way to start your search for the perfect home. As a buyer, an open […]
A home equity loan is one which lets you borrow money using the equity in your property as collateral. Equity is the amount of money you’ve already paid on your mortgage. With this loan, you can borrow against the equity. What you do with the cash you receive is up to you. However, there are […]