Home shopping can be a complex process because it’s a complex decision to make — how do I/we find the right home for our family with all the right features and at the right price? In previous posts, I’ve already covered how to set a budget and write up a wish list, but […]
“What’s Included in a Home Inspection?” + 7 Things to Look For
Doing a home inspection is a very important part of the home buying process. While looking at a property online or even during a walk-through might seem extensive enough, you don’t want to buy a property only to discover you’ll have to sink thousands more into repairs. (Read about my renovation story here.) Home inspectors […]
How do I create a wish list for what I want in a home?
When it comes to buying a home, I have always been the type of person who knows exactly what I want. I looked at three homes in person before buying my first (The 1940’s fixer-upper in Southwest Atlanta) and we looked at eight total when my husband and I bought our first home together. […]
Buying your first home? Here’s how to set a home buying budget.
Your first thought, “I want to stop renting and buy a house.” Second thought, “I wonder how much house I can afford.” Home affordability, however, is a delicate balance between your budget, home prices in your area, what you need out of the house and your future financial goals. Yes! The goals you […]
How Does Refinancing a Mortgage Work? Well, Here’s What You Need to Know
Are you thinking about refinancing your mortgage but don’t know where to start? Are you a little iffy because you’re wondering how does refinancing a mortgage work? Maybe you’re just overwhelmed with information, or you feel like you’re missing out because it seems like everyone is refinancing their mortgages this year. With a ton of […]
How to Buy a House: The Complete 8-Step Guide + FAQs [2019]
Buying a home is an intense process, especially for first-timers. I ended up buying a home in July 2013. It was a crazy experience, and since then I’ve gotten a lot of questions about how to buy a house (and even written a book on the topic of millennial homeownership!), so I’ve compiled all of […]