Top 5 Benefits of Hiring a Real Estate Agent
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently released their 2017 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers in which they surveyed recent...
The 5 Greatest Benefits of Homeownership
Recently, Freddie Mac reported on the benefits of homeownership. According to their report, here are the five benefits that “should be at...
Be Careful Not to Get Caught in the Rental Trap!
There are many benefits to homeownership. One of the top benefits is being able to protect yourself from rising rents by locking in your...
"Home"Ward Bound: July 2017
Impactful Real Estate News Betsy Birdsong Broker/Owner Celebrate Your Independence… TOO! July 4th 1776 is a momentous day in history for...
Do You Know the Cost of NOT Owning Your Home?
Owning a home has great financial benefits, yet many continue renting! Today, let’s look at the financial reasons why owning a home of...
How to Save Money Fast
Baby Step 1: Save $1,000 in one month? It's possible! Without this first step, your money goals won’t be accomplished. Baby Step 1...
Why Are Mortgage Interest Rates Increasing?
According to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, the 30-year fixed rate mortgage interest rate jumped up to 3.94% last...
Interest Rates Remain at Historic Lows... But for How Long?
The interest rate you pay on your home mortgage has a direct impact on your monthly payment; The higher the rate, the greater your...
Why Getting Pre-Approved Should Be Your First Step
In many markets across the country, the amount of buyers searching for their dream homes greatly outnumbers the amount of homes for sale....
Buying Remains 36% Cheaper than Renting!
In the latest Rent vs. Buy Report from Trulia, they explained that homeownership remains cheaper than renting with a traditional 30-year...