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Buying a home is an enormous financial commitment, so you should be certain that you’re prepared for your monthly payments. Before you start your home search, you should know exactly what you can spend so that you can narrow down your search and feel confident in your purchase. There are a number of considerations to […]
If you have additional income after paying your mortgage and other bills, you may be concerned about what to do with it. The financial choices you make today will affect your future, so it’s important to choose thoughtfully when you have extra money. You could use the funds to make extra payments on your mortgage, […]
Deciding on a down payment is one of the most difficult but important aspects of buying a home. There are benefits and drawbacks to both small and large down payments, and opinions on which is better can vary dramatically. Before you apply for a mortgage, you should have an idea of what you want to […]
Becoming a homeowner for the first time is an incredibly exciting experience, and being approved for a mortgage is possibly the most important step in the process. First-time buyers have a number of different options for home loans. There are several programs that offer competitive terms for your first mortgage, and you should explore every […]
Choosing whether to rent or own a home is not an easy decision. It requires you to carefully examine the factors and costs associated with each option. Which is better? That depends. Your unique economic situation, lifestyle and goals play the largest part in deciding what is better for you. It’s important to go into your calculations with open eyes. …
I am a very novice beekeeper. I have been unafraid of and fascinated with bees all my life. My very Godly Grandmother told me stories of my ancestors that could “rob a bee hive without any covering and would only get stung if he accidentally pinched one”. At thirteen I robbed a hive from a fallen oak with my Dad, …
Before you begin to advertise your home, here are a few things you’ll need to know how in order to position and present your home to attract ideal buyers. TAKING PHOTOS First, properly stage each room so it appears welcoming. Remove extra items that would make your rooms appear cluttered. Here is a list of the different types of …
You want to make the most money possible when it comes time to sell your home. The way to do that is by improving and updating the things in your home that buyers look for the most. We compiled this list for those looking to boost their resale value. It’s important to focus on the renovation projects that will net …
The last thing in the world you would ever want is to spend a bunch of time searching for a home, finding that perfect place and then not being approved for your mortgage. There are also many common mistakes homebuyers make that could make the process much more painful than it has to be. We’re writing this article because we …
148 West Shores Drive, Jefferson, Georgia 30549 We hope you love this stunning true Colonial appointed house as much as we enjoyed creating it! This has definitely been one of my favorite re-dos of my career. We took a shell of a Betz style house with barely 3 bedrooms and two and a half baths (with a dank, dark basement) …