“The energy index rose 28.5 percent over the past 12 months. The gasoline index rose 56.2 percent since May 2020, when it was at its lowest level since February 2016. The May 2021 increase was the largest 12-month increase since the period ending April 1980. The index for electricity increased 4.2 percentover the last year, […]

Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned homeowner, shopping for a new home can feel daunting. In fact, 56% of buyers said that “finding the right property” was the most difficult step in the home buying process.1  Buying a home is a significant commitment of both time and money. And a home purchase has […]

A Homeowner’s Guide Homeownership offers many advantages over renting, including a stable living environment, predictable monthly payments, and the freedom to make modifications. Neighborhoods with high rates of homeownership have less crime and more civic engagement. Additionally, studies show that homeowners are happier and healthier than renters, and their children do better in school.1  Most […]

It’s a common misconception that you shouldn’t try to buy or sell a home during the fall and winter.

Why Homestead Matters   Many believe that new homebuyers are the only ones who are in “need” for information when it comes to “homestead”. In reality, most homeowners, not just first time home buyers, should  be “in the know”.  If that is not enough, the best part of this is that this information is not […]