Finding the right realtor to market your house is a critical step in the success of selling your home. When you know how to make the right choice, you’ll avoid wasting time and money in the long run. To start, ask at least three real estate agents to provide listing presentations. Informed and experienced realtors…

If you are age 18 to 34, you and your friends may still be thinking about entering into the home buying market. Jonathan Smoke, Chief Economist for Realtor.com predicted that Millennials will buy one out of three homes in 2016. Are you ready to be one of them? If so, it’s important to understand the…

Do you want to live in the heart of New England, with easy access to everything you want to do? Manchester, NH might be the perfect spot for your new home!  Also known as the ‘Queen City,’ Manchester has the largest population of any city in the state with approximately 110,000 people.  It also offers…

One of the biggest stresses of buying your first home is saving for that down payment. Ideally, you started this process when you were first thinking about moving out of your parent’s house or from your expensive apartment. However, you may be looking for some fast, last-minute ways to save as well! It’s never too…

Each year we attend a three-day event through the NAHB’s International Builders’ Show® (IBS). This year, the theme was Discover the Building Universe and IBS kicked-off with comedian Jay Leno. Each session was jammed packed and full of interactive conversations. We took several hours each day to explore unique products and innovative concepts. We carefully selected products…

Are you trying to figure out when to start looking into new home construction? If you are a first-time home buyer, then the answer is easy! Without a property to sell, you can have your dream home built right away. Although new home construction may feel out of reach, there is actually a wide range…

Designing the floor plan for your new home requires serious consideration.  You want to determine you and your family’s current needs while also planning for the future. A great way to get started is to make a list of what you like and don’t like in your current space. This will be helpful in exploring…

Are you thinking about buying a new home sometime soon? Before you start the process, take a few online quizzes to see what you can find out about yourself while you have a little fun. From multiple choice to ‘Tinder style’, there is a quiz out there for everyone.   We rounded up our favorite…

Let’s face it, life can be overwhelming sometimes. It’s easy to get lost in the daily routine and start to feel a little uninspired. One great way to feel more energized is to improve our surroundings with some great new home improvements. Now is the perfect time to get some fresh ideas. Find the right…

Buying a new home can be a complex process, and even more so if you have never done it before. Still, first-time home buyers mistakes on such an investment can be costly. It pays to do your homework and steer clear of issues that have caused problems for many first-time home buyers. In some cases,…

Congratulations on purchasing your brand new home! The search is over, the paperwork is done, and the boxes have been moved and unpacked. Now comes the fun part! This is your chance to have a fresh start and create a unique space that is all your own. Here are some tips that will help you…

For most people, buying a new home also means getting a mortgage. The person working behind the scenes on your mortgage is called an underwriter. The underwriter reviews all of your paperwork, evaluates your financial situation, and ultimately ensures that you will be able to meet the defined loan obligations. After the housing crisis during…