• Smart Ways to Make Moving More Affordable • Moving can be an expensive ordeal. Costs can add up fast and cause stress when money gets tight. Start preparing early. Before you begin, make a moving checklist that you can follow and adjust as needed while planning your move.
• How to Buy a House with an ADU to Lease as Rental Property • Buying a house can be full of difficult decisions, and for people looking for a different way to help pay for their mortgage every month, buying a home with an attached rental unit might just provide a monthly bump.
• Weighing the Perks & Risks of FHA 203k Loans • Shopping for a home loan in today’s mortgage market can be very intimidating, given all of the recent changes in interest rates.
• Crucial Questions to Answer Before Hiring a Real Estate Agent • Real estate agents are a crucial component of your real estate success. These licensed professionals can help you understand the home buying process, give you expert advice and bring smart strategies to the table.
• Too Late to Buy a Home in this Market? • San Diegans in the market to buy a home during this time of elevated prices need to ask themselves: is a house a good long-term investment?
• Should You Put Your House on the Market Before Buying Another? • If you’re planning to buy a new home, you are likely dreaming about the style of house you want, how to decorate, the new neighborhood & more. But perhaps one of the most important questions you should ask is, which comes first?
• Expert Skills That Make a Great Real Estate Agent • If you’re looking to buy or sell your home, you’ll need a quality real estate agent on your side. However, not all real estate agents are the same. So how do you find the right one for you?
• Make Buying a Home Your New Year’s Resolution • New Year’s resolutions don’t only apply to health and wellness. Resolutions can go beyond drinking more water or reading more books to preparing for a significant financial purchase, such as buying a home.
• Avoid Emotional Spending Before it Wrecks Your Budget • It’s not uncommon to shell out a significant amount during the holiday season — in fact, the average American is predicted to spend $1,463 this year (versus $1,387 in 2020) on holiday shopping, according to a recent study from Deloitte.
• Guidelines, Rates & Rules for FHA Loan Limits in 2022 • Earlier this month, the Federal Housing Finance Agency or FHA, announced that the maximum baseline conforming loan limits for mortgages acquired by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will rise in 2022.