Our Blog HSA has the Tools to Keep Deals Together Budget pressure from rising home prices and higher interest/insurance rates can make it seem like you should wait to buy. With this current economy, it’s possible you haven’t been able to save the recommended 1 – 4% of your home’s … Read More Tags: buying a home, Home seller, Homeowner, hsa, hsa home warranty, Listing, selling your home Categories: First Time Home Buyers, Home Buying, Home Selling, Homeowner, Quarterly Newsletter, Real Estate Tips, Shorewest News Why a Buyer’s Agent? Buying a home is one of the most significant financial decisions you’ll make in your lifetime. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned investor, the complexities of the real estate market can be overwhelming, especially if you aren’t versed … Read More Tags: buyer's agent, Buying, fall 2024, first time buyer, Homeowner, Selling, selling in 2024, winter 2024 Categories: Community, First Time Home Buyers, Home Buying, Homeowner, Quarterly Newsletter, Shorewest Tips The Truth About Homeownership and Loans If you’re facing student loan debt, it can seem like homeownership might not be the right step for you until you’re debt free. This can be a daunting and overwhelming feeling, especially if you’re itching to take that next big … Read More Tags: first time buyer, first time home buyer, Home Owner, Homeownership, student debt, student loans Categories: First Time Home Buyers, Home Buying, Homeowner, Real Estate Tips, Shorewest Tips Starting Off Strong If you’ve begun your first ever real estate search, chances are you’ve heard the term “starter home” used before. While this term is extremely common, first time buyers may not technically know what it means. Is a starter home a … Read More Tags: first time home buyer, Homeowner, starter home Categories: First Time Home Buyers, Home Buying, Homeowner, How to, Shorewest Tips Questions When Buying A Home Buying a home is one of the most significant financial decisions you’ll make in your lifetime. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned investor, partnering with a knowledgeable and trustworthy real estate agent is essential to navigating the complexities … Read More Tags: buying a home, Home, Homeowner, questions for a realtor, realtor questions Categories: First Time Home Buyers, Home Buying, Real Estate Tips, Shorewest Tips Gifts with Personality When a family member or friend moves into a new home, it can be hard to know what to bring them the first time you visit. While there’s nothing wrong with presenting the new homeowner with a candle or a … Read More Tags: gift, Housewarming, housewarming gift, New Home, new homeowner Categories: First Time Home Buyers, Homeowner, How to I’ve Saved Up for a Home… Is It Enough? Making the decision to buy a home is not something that you simply decide to do one day. If you’ve chosen to purchase a house, you’ve probably put a lot of thought into the whole process and have been saving … Read More Tags: down payment, saving for a downpayment, Savings Categories: First Time Home Buyers, Home Buying, Home Selling, Homeowner, Market Updates, Quarterly Newsletter, Real Estate Tips, Shorewest Tips Last Call! 一 What to Inspect on Your Final Walkthrough Congrats! You’ve found your dream home, put in an accepted offer, and closing day is rapidly approaching. Now what? One of the most important aspects of finalizing your home purchase is your final walkthrough. While you can’t raise new concerns … Read More Tags: Closing, Home Sales, homes sales, Real Estate Categories: First Time Home Buyers, Home Buying, Home Selling, Homeowner, Real Estate Tips, Shorewest Tips Smile, You’re on Camera! Having a home security system is increasingly common, if not necessary. From cameras and sound systems that monitor the inside of your home down to the incredibly popular camera doorbell, home safety is not something to be overlooked. But how … Read More Tags: camera, Home Security, video camera Categories: Community, First Time Home Buyers, Home Buying, Home Selling, Homeowner, Neighborhoods, Real Estate News, Real Estate Tips, Shorewest Tips Top Projects for Your First Home By Guest Blogger Lisa Tompkins Buying your first home is exciting! There is so much you can do from updating the look to fixing and replacing essentials to making it your own. Here are some of the top projects … Read More Tags: home improvement, Home Projects, Projects, renovation Categories: DIY, First Time Home Buyers, Home Buying, Home Improvement Page 1 of 1912345Next ›Last »