Buying or Renting? Exploring the Pros and Cons

Buying or Renting? Exploring the Pros and Cons

Weighing the pros and cons between renting a home and buying one of your own? You’re not the only one! With rent prices skyrocketing across much of the U.S. and mortgage rates staying low, a lot of people are starting to reevaluate their housing situation. In today’s...
Mortgage Mistakes to Avoid Part II

Mortgage Mistakes to Avoid Part II

Getting a mortgage is exciting, but it can be pretty stressful, too. After all, a mortgage is likely the largest financial transaction you’ll make in your lifetime, so for most borrowers, the pressure’s high to get everything right. In order to alleviate some of that...
Most Expensive and Most Affordable Housing Markets in Connecticut

Most Expensive and Most Affordable Housing Markets in Connecticut

If you’re looking to buy a home in Connecticut, the first order of business is to determine how much “house” you can actually afford. That will determine whether or not you will need to apply for a loan and, more importantly, how much money you will reasonably be able...
Great Relocation Resources

Great Relocation Resources

If you’re relocating to another neighborhood, another city, or another state, you’ll need to know a thing or two about your new surroundings. For home buyers, that includes digging up data on real estate prices, home values, and real estate agents – in addition to...
Some of the Hottest Housing Markets in the US

Some of the Hottest Housing Markets in the US

Where is the US real estate market really booming? These five markets are seeing things heat up amid the spring/summer buying season. San Antonio, TX During the recession and housing downturn of 2007-2008, Texas seemed to fare pretty well, with several cities bouncing...