Suburban Life Vs City Life: Which is Better for You?
Choosing where to live is a big decision. There’s a lot to take into consideration and one major decision might be whether to choose city life over suburban life. Depending…
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David Alvarez
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5 First Time Home Buyer Mistakes to Avoid
With another busy season here, many people will be looking now to buy their first home. This will be an exciting time but also a stressful one with a lot…
5 Important Rules of Etiquette Home Buyers Need to Know
Buying a home is a big moment and one that’s easy to get emotional about. Most home buying etiquette is common sense but it’s easy to overlook something in the…
5 Unpleasant Facts About the Home Buying Process
Buying a home can be one of the most rewarding experiences you’ll ever have. You get to explore all the options out there, dream about what you can do with…
What is Escrow and Why is it Important as a Home Buyer?
No matter where in the country you’re buying, you’re sure to encounter escrow at some point in the home transaction. If you’re entirely new to buying a home, then buzzwords…
What is PMI? Private Mortgage Insurance Explained
Anyone looking to buy a home faces a major obstacle, coming up with that hefty down payment. The standard advice is to have a least 20% of the purchase price…
What Millennials Need to Know Before Buying a Home
Millennials (also known as generation Y) currently make up the largest cohort of the American population at about 75 million. That’s about two-fifths of the working-age population which means they’re…
What is the Mortgage Contingency Clause and Why is it a Bad Idea to Waive it?
In a hot market where inventory is slim, and buyers are legion it’s common to feel some pressure to make concessions to win over a seller. This is often the…
What are the Pros and Cons of FHA Loans?
So you want to buy a home but don’t have a lot of money for a down payment. Or, perhaps your credit score is less than stellar. Maybe it’s both.…
What to Consider When Buying a Home with Kids
There’s a lot to consider when choosing a home to buy. But when you have kids an extra layer of complexity gets added. You’ll have to consider not just their…