It is only natural to be thinking about the size of the kitchen, the number of bedrooms, or about nearby schools when talking to your realtor about a potential new home. No doubt you have a long "wish list" of features that you would like to see in a house and it is easy to get caught up in the excitement of...

The first and most important decision that a first time home buyer can make is to get pre-approved to purchase. 

A mortgage pre-approval is different than a simple pre-qualification. Sometimes even real estate agents are confused by the terms, so it’s no wonder that home buyers are too.  Although related, the two terms each signify a different level of approval from a lender...

Spring is in the air!  For many of us, it is time to start thinking about yard work and what projects you want to do around the house.  For others though, it signals a season of heart palpitations and panic.  Yes I’m referring to that often tense time of the year when bidding wars cause the blood to stir in many house hunters!  If you fall into this category, don’t worry – here are some tips to help get the home of your dreams...