
Money Needed for a Down Payment
There are lenders who offer lower down payments, some as low as 5 percent or even 3.5 percent if it is an FHA-insured loan.. Read More..

Finding a Good Neighborhood
There are certain characteristics about neighborhoods that increase the risk in investing in property at that location... Read More...

Buying Your First Affordable Home
The benefit of buying your own home can include: security in ownership, control of meeting your own wants and needs in a home, tax benefits, and strengthening your credit.. Read More..

Choosing the Right Size Home for Your Family
Everyone’s searching for home sweet home, but finding that perfect place to put down roots for your family is a tough decision. One of the many important factors to consider is the size of the home. Picking a place that’s the right size…

Buying versus renting debate rages on
One of the most significant decisions that anyone can make in their life is to purchase a home. Some home buyers may wonder if their decision to buy a home is the right decision for them since the average person changes their mind regarding…

Advice for Second-Time Home Buyers
When it comes to settling down, it can be difficult to find the home of your dreams. Although buying your first home is not an easy process, the second go-around can be much more favorable if you apply your newly learned homebuyer knowledge! It’s…

Should You Buy New or Remodel?
Most people reach a point in their home when they start becoming a little antsy. The house may begin to seem too large after the children have moved out. The areas that you used to love in the house may begin to bother you. Whatever the reason…

Purchasing a Home for your Family
Buying a home for yourself is difficult. Buying a home for you and your family is even more challenging. Not only will you have to consider what you want in a home, but you will also have to try to meet the needs of multiple other people. Researching…

Preparing for a Home Inspection
You are on your way to a successful sale, but there is still one step left that could hinder your plans: a home inspection... Read More..

Take Note of These Home Inspection Red Flags
With the average one-bedroom home in Tacoma selling for $249,000 between November and December of 2019, paying for an inspection on a home you are considering buying is a wise decision. Almost all used homes have some type of maintenance need.…