2% only? For a Down-Payment! Wow…

Did you know that back in 2007, at the last housing market peak, first time buyers accounted for ~40% of all buyers and that the median down-payment among first time buyers was just 2% (National Association of Realtors)?!? Compare that to 2015 when roughly 32% of...

WEEKEND TIP: Try this Inexpensive Cleanser

Want an easy, inexpensive and environmentally-friendly way to clean your home’s exterior? Try Oxiclean! It’s an inexpensive and biodegradable, multi-function cleaner that can be used on siding, fences and to help loosen/kill the moss in preparation for...

FROM THE FIELD….Inspections on a New House?

We often get asked if we would recommend an inspection on a new house. Buyers usually get a walk-through with the project manager or a builder’s representative near the time of closing, during which time they go through and look for any issues that should be addressed...