There are a lot of mortgage options that home buyers need to consider. One of the first comparisons they may make is adjustable vs. fixed-rate. Although many people believe fixed-rate to be the gold standard of mortgages, there are plenty of reasons to consider both choices. This can be a very important part of home buying, so people should invest the time to research all

A reverse mortgage is one where an older Northwood home owner borrows from the equity of the home. It's typically popular for people with a solid stake in their property who need funds for retirement, education, or unexpected emergencies. While this can be a great option for some people, there are a lot of reasons not to give ownership to a lender. Learn more about the pros and cons

A garage is usually a space that homeowners ignore, no matter how disorganized it happens to get. After a while, it may even seem like the mess is normal. But the garage is a functional space for any property, and the more it's neglected, the more problems it will cause. Not only can overstuffed garages fool a homeowner into believing they don't have enough storage space, but they can

An informed Meadowwood home buyer will always have the edge over one who jumps in without looking. Truly understanding the real estate market takes years of experience, but just because a buyer is unlikely to master the market, doesn't mean they can't learn the basics. Sometimes it just doesn't make sense to consider a certain area over another, and buyers who can narrow things down

When home buyers start to consider mortgages, the length of the term makes a significant difference. Choosing a longer term can be more affordable, but usually increases interest costs over time. A shorter term requires a higher payment, but may offer other benefits. The right decision depends on the home buyer's financial situation and goals. With this information, buyers can

The interest rates when buying a new home, especially for buying the first home, can feel like a landmine that buyers don't even want to walk into. Between the jargon and numbers, it's difficult to get a clear idea of how it all works—especially when buyers rely on their lender to explain it to them. Lenders are trained to sell their products and homebuyers may not understand just how

There are a lot of warnings out there for buyers who are looking for a new home and the red flags they might see during showings, but there are far fewer warnings for homeowners to help them avoid a bad sale. While there aren’t as many red flags for sellers, there are still a few extremely important ones that they should all know and be able to identify if they show up. Here are some

After all the stress of looking at homes, making offers, attending closing, and moving, those new homeowners all want to feel good about their new home. However, some new homeowners discover after moving in that their new home has some problems that the previous owner never mentioned, leaving them to take care of it. To avoid this, home buyers should always be on the lookout for red