Inhale the scent of freshly mowed grass and intoxicating flower blossoms. Exhale the stress of a busy week. Relax into the comfortable patio furniture that’s even cushier than your living room. What’s that you say’ You’ve spent all that time on your garden design and yard and are still making your guests sit on squeaky…

When real estate sales are slow and there is a glut of homes for sale, buyers may have an opportunity to pick up a house on the cheap. The operative word here is “opportunity”. There are times when you should pounce and times when you should show restraint and avoid an impulse buy. Knowing the…

Before you apply for a mortgage, you need to know your: Current monthly income; Current monthly expenditure; Desired monthly mortgage payment; Anticipated sale price or home value; Anticipated down payment amount. This information makes it much easier to figure out how much you can borrow and how much house you can afford. Obtaining a Loan…

It’s like the real estate agents’ mantra: location, location, location. You’ve certainly heard the phrase enough and may wonder what possesses agents to say it three times. Or you might think it pertains to three different types of locations — perhaps an excellent location, a mediocre location and a lousy location. We’ll put your mind…