As you start dreaming of your new home, you want to be sure the home construction process will go smoothly. The home construction process typically involves 3 steps:. Introduction & Planning– This is arguably the most important part of the home construction process. During this stage, your contractor will get to know a little bit more about you and what you want out of your new home. They will likely encourage you to bring design samples to review together, so they are able to gain a better visualization of what you have in mind. Design– After they have a better...

There are many good reasons to invest in a home alarm system, but you are likely wondering how much it is going to cost you. As with most investments, it really depends on what system you choose, and which bells and whistles you select to go with it. Depending on what equipment you purchase, it can be as low as $100 up to a little more than $1,000. To decide if you should spend more or less on a home security system, you first need to assess the crime in the area in which you live and what you...

If you are itching to buy a new home, the spring market is one of the best times to list, sell or buy property. However, in order to ensure that you get the most out of the thriving market this spring, it is essential that you avoid the following home-selling mistakes: 1. Believing Your Home is an Exception- Becoming emotionally attached to your home is a natural phenomenon, particularly if you have lived there for several years. However, you should not let this affection for your house get in the way of what your home is really worth. Work...

When there are homes for sale in your dream neighborhood, you probably don’t want to wait very long to close. If you want to make the closing process as quick as possible, following these four steps will ensure that the homes for sale in your dream neighborhood don’t get sold without you getting the keys to one. 1. Know what your closing costs will be and how your lender wants to be paid. Just bringing your checkbook to the final closing meeting may not cut it. Ask your loan officer what you will need to bring to the closing...