by Jenn Wayboer | Nov 20, 2020 | Homeowner
Homeownership comes with an extremely useful financial benefit—equity. Simply put, equity is the amount of your home you actually own. It is calculated by the difference between your home’s market value and the amount you owe. You don’t notice it as it grows, but it...
by Jenn Wayboer | Nov 6, 2020 | Homeowner
Buying a home is one of the most expensive things you will ever do in your lifetime. That’s why it is important to consider your options when applying for a mortgage. While there are a multitude of options available, people seem to pick between the two most famous...
by Jenn Wayboer | Oct 23, 2020 | Homeowner Advice
If you have a roof over your head (and you’re not renting), you’re probably paying a mortgage. Mortgages account for one of the most common loans Americans have. Like most people, you might also be dreaming about the day you’re free of this debt. And depending...
by Jenn Wayboer | Oct 9, 2020 | Local Info
If you’re anything like me, you’re really looking forward to celebrating Halloween. Restrictions have eased off a bit in the past couple of months but unfortunately, the pandemic is not likely to go away in time for fall festivities. We know that you want to...
by Jenn Wayboer | Sep 11, 2020 | Buyer
The pandemic has forced many people into working from home permanently. Because of this, many people are considering relocating. Whether you want to save money, be closer to family, or are looking for a safer neighborhood, you might want to read this post first to see...
by Jenn Wayboer | Aug 20, 2020 | Local Info
Everything this year has been out of the ordinary. COVID-19 forced many students to transition to remote learning beginning mid-March. The learning situation this fall is likely to go the same route as the pandemic continues to affect most of the United States. We...
by Jenn Wayboer | Aug 6, 2020 | Buyer, Seller
Buying and selling a home at the same time can be complex. You have to accept that you can’t control everything that happens during this process as many factors come into play. However, you shouldn’t be scared because it is definitely doable. It is in fact quite...
by Jenn Wayboer | Jul 23, 2020 | Market Update
The real estate and mortgage market in the United States has been significantly affected by the Coronavirus outbreak, much like any other essential service industry in the country. Due to COVID-19, the real estate market recorded an 11.5% decline in the last week of...
by Jenn Wayboer | Jul 13, 2020 | Home Seller
Most people don’t have a lot of experience in buying or selling properties. That’s why they are prone to making costly mistakes that they may regret later. If it’s your first time selling your home, read on and take notes of the costliest mistakes...
by Jenn Wayboer | Jun 29, 2020 | Homeowner
How much does your household spend on energy? According to the EIA, the average monthly electricity bill is $117.65 for American homeowners. Depending on the season, energy costs can soar hundreds of dollars higher. Homes that consume vast amounts of energy pay double...
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