When should you lock your mortgage rate?

When should you lock your mortgage rate?

You’ve found the home of your dreams, the seller has accepted your offer and your loan application is being processed. When is the best time to “lock” your mortgage rate? And for how long should your lock be effective? If you’re buying or...
Making your home safe for children

Making your home safe for children

Moving into a new home? If you have children, it’s a great time to make sure your home is safe for the smallest members of your household. Every 30 minutes, a child in the United States is injured as a result of a TV or furniture tip-over incident. Most of those...
Homeowners insurance and home inspections

Homeowners insurance and home inspections

Homeowners insurance protects your home and property against covered losses. Whether you are buying a new home or already own a home, homeowners insurance is an important protection. Depending on the requirements of your insurance provider, you may be required to have...
Don’t ignore potential problems

Don’t ignore potential problems

When you’ve found the home of your dreams, it can be easy to be blinded by that dream. It’s the perfect home … there can’t be anything wrong! Or if there is something, how bad can it really be? Or maybe you just love the house so much that you...