Buying a house is an exciting time, but when you’re ready to make an offer, there’s one important task that most homebuyers skip. I’m talking, of course, about writing an offer letter to the seller. What is an Offer Letter? … Continue Reading

It’s a seller’s market right now, which means that while it’s a great time to sell a house, buying a house can be a struggle, especially for young or first-time homebuyers. Low inventory, combined with rising real estate prices, means … Continue Reading

Most people grapple with the own-versus-rent scenario during their lives. Many want to own a home, but think that it makes more sense to rent. Perhaps they are trying to avoid a large down payment, or think that homeownership is … Continue Reading

Whether you’re just browsing real estate listings for fun, or you actually need to move to a new home, house hunting is always an adventure. Many different factors influence the cost of a house, including location. Some states are more … Continue Reading

For qualified homebuyers, the Downpayment Toward Equity Act of 2021 could offer enormous help in the form of a grant for as much as $25,000 for their home purchase. This program would be for first-time, first-generation homebuyers (meaning someone who … Continue Reading

On May 13, John Rutherford (R-Fla.), Al Lawson (D-Fla.), John Katko (R-N.Y.), and Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-N.J.) introduced a bill called the Homes for Every Local Protector Educator and Responder Act. It is also known as the HELPER Act. The … Continue Reading