Moving from a small town or suburb to a large city can be an intimidating proposition. Here are a few tips to help make your move as painless as possible. Research before you move. It’s important to understand the culture you’re joining. Do research online and find out about school systems, neighborhoods, parking, weather, public transportation, and laws that are native to that area. If you can, visit a city before moving and connect with someone who’s lived there before. Have a plan. There are a ... Readmore

We know this has been something that we have all heard for some time now, but interest rates have steadily been rising for some time now. Gone are the days when you could lock in a 3.5% rate, like back in the summer of 2016.   Right now rates are sitting at about 4.6%. However, it is predicted that rise to 4.8% by the end of this year according to The Mortgage Bankers Association. Freddie Mac predicts it will jump even higher to 5.1% in 2019.   The bottom line is that now is the time to buy. We know you... Readmore

So, you got your Real Estate agent from your brother’s cousins half sister’s husband. They said this is the BEST agent ever! Or your mom’s friend is an agent and you must use Doris! You think to yourself, “agents don’t do that much, anyway, right???” WRONG!!! A good Realtor has several years of experience with market trends, negotiations and lots of great advice to give you throughout the process. Their job is to educate you and be your advocate throughout the process. If you hav... Readmore