In this episode, we discuss the idea that people often get a nostalgic feeling while back in their hometowns visiting family and friends. This can lead to people deciding they want to live back close to “home”. What's tricky about such experience and emotion is the timing as finding time to allow showings during the holidays can be difficult. Tune in to learn more.

In this week's episode, we discuss the fact that not all Realtors® are created equally, so make sure to take your time when choosing who to work with. You want a Realtor® who understands you and your needs. Moreover, one key element to look for is someone who answers their phone and gets right back to you. Having someone who does not reply quickly can be stressful when working together. Also, it is important to understand what it is that attracts you to an agent, is it knowledge, connections, experience, or what attracts you?

In this week's episode of Homeownership Podcast we discuss 5 crucial questions that homebuyers must ask themselves before committing to buying a home. Some of these questions are as simple figuring out who is going to be living at the home? Most importantly, homebuyers should figure out their budget, which is generally different than the amount that they get pre-approved for. Tune in to learn more!

In this week's episode of Homeownership Podcast we discuss how the real estate market has continued to heat up for the past several years. With low inventory and high demand this trend is here to stay. While there is no way of knowing where the world is going, the data we have about the housing shortage seem to indicate that rising costs are almost guaranteed. 

Waiting to buy a home could cost you your ability to perform in the current market. If home prices keep increasing this rapidly you may be priced right out of homeownership!

In this week's episode, we discuss the holiday season and its significance as a time for family, home, and happiness. This means for those without a home, buying a home is a priority on people's radars. Selling a house while less inventory is on the market gives you an advantage. The buyers that are shopping are forced to compete if they want to have the winning bid. With all the holiday décor, houses often look so much more like home. At night when the home is all lit up gives buyers a new perspective of how amazing the home really is.

In this week's episode of Homeownership Podcast we discuss some of the steps required to building a house. We cover points regarding loan pre-approval and the differences between the types of loans. Moreover, it is important to understand the extent of preparation and proactivity required to stay on top of a project such as building a house. Enjoy listening and we hope you learned something new.

In this week's episode, we discuss some factors that come into play when attempting to figure out whether to renovate or not before selling your home. When thinking of doing renovations before selling, it is crucial to understand your return on investment. It is never worth it to put money in if it does not give a return. Choosing which renovations to do is not easy. Ultimately, hiring a Move Mentor can help in making those hard decisions. Tune in to learn more and get in touch with us.

When you buy things for your home it is important to save the original receipts. This will help you cover your items under warranty if it has one. Having the user manuals on hand is something that can save a lot of time and energy. As a homeowner there are a lot of new things you will need to learn. Drawing out maps and writing how to lists can ensure you have success in managing your property. The best time to tag and label anything is the first day you get it while you still know what/where everything is.

In this week's episode, we are looking into understanding the damage that trees could have on our homes during storms and how to avoid it. Some of the tips we share today include having a certified arborist to look at your trees every couple of years as a measure to avoid any future stress during storms. Tune in and listen to the full episode to learn more.

In this week's episode, we are looking into some of the factors that come in play when choosing to live in a Condo versus a Single-Family Home. For some people the convenience of living in a condo makes their life work. For others living with the freedom of single family living is everything. So when thinking about buying a place to live it is important to consider all options. Single Family, Multi-Family, or Condo life,  which is it?Condos come with condo fees to pay for maintenance. Single family homes come with the responsibility of hiring maintenance professionals or DIY.