Our partners at Advance Financial Group shared the benefits of co-signers on a mortgage. If you’re looking to purchase a home or refinance on your current home, you might have concerns about qualifying due to employment, income, debt, credit, or other factors. Depending on your situation, having a co-signer on your mortgage could help you
Getting your home ready for showings is difficult enough, but if you have small children in the home it can add additional complications. You may have reservations about putting your house on the market if your children are messy because of the amount of work it takes to keep a listing showing ready. Here are
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. If you have lived in the Hampton Roads or Northeast North Carolina over the past few years, you’ve experienced hurricane season. Being prepared now can help you and your family survive on your own for a few days. A disaster supplies kit is a
Homeownership is a key part of the American dream. If you are eager to start your homeownership journey, you need to know a few things first. Check the home-buying tips below for a less-stressful process. 1. Understand Your Financial Health Before you browse through endless listings in search of your dream home, audit your expenses
Are you looking to turn your backyard into your personal oasis? Not only will you personally enjoy the benefits of a backyard makeover, but you could also increase the value of your home- if you focus on the right projects. According to the National Association of Realtors, these are the outdoor projects that will give you
Coming up with enough cash for a downpayment is one of the most common struggles among first-time buyers. But did you know that in most cases, you don’t need to put 20% down on a home, especially your first home? So how much do you need to put down? The answer is different for everyone.
There’s no question that the financial benefits of selling a house are outstanding today. Now is truly a great time to list if you’re ready to make a change. But if you do sell your house right now, you may be wondering where you’ll go when you move. With so few homes available to buy right now, you might
Proper lawn care is an easy way to help protect our natural waterways. With these Eco-friendly tips, your lawn can turn out stronger and healthier. Do let your lawn go without water during short, dry spells. Grass plants are especially resilient at going dormant for a short period of time until natural rain returns. Do
While credit isn’t always the most exciting topic to talk about, it’s important to understand where you stand with your credit history. After all, your credit has a huge impact on your financial future and well-being. Your credit can affect where you can live, what jobs you’re eligible for, how much money you can borrow,
The sense of pride you’ll feel when you purchase a home can’t be overstated. For first-generation homebuyers, that feeling of accomplishment is even greater. That’s because the pride of homeownership for first-generation buyers extends far beyond the homebuyer. In other words, your dream of homeownership has far-reaching impacts. If you’re about to be the first