Homebuyer Tips

Advantages of Buying Your Forever Home Before Retirement

If you are approaching retirement, or just dreaming about the day you can leave the commute behind and start enjoying having more free time, it’s important to understand the advantages of buying your forever home before retirement. While many adults would like to stay in their current homes through retirement, that may not be the […]

Seven Top Reasons to Buy a New Home

While the cost of new homes has increased over the past few years, there are still plenty of great reasons buying a new home is a smart financial move. Discover the seven top reasons to buy a new home compared to a resale home. Quality Construction Quality of construction is the number one attribute for […]

Waiting to Buy a New Home? Don’t — The Costs of Waiting May Surprise You

If you’re on the fence about buying a new home, it may be because of the hard costs involved. Rising mortgage loan rates, increased building material costs, higher construction labor and land prices are all legitimate concerns. All in all, however, the longer you wait, the more you end up paying – and often getting […]

Style Your Courtyard for Each Season

Style your courtyard for each season to get the most out of your outdoor living area. Relaxing and entertaining in your courtyard will be enhanced by adding style elements, décor, lighting and plants that align with the seasons and holidays. You don’t need to make large expensive changes each season when a few small changes […]

How Pets Can Influence Home-Buying Decisions

Most people consider their pets part of the family which means once they start shopping for a new home, their pets can influence home-buying decisions when choosing which home to purchase. With over 70% of US households owning at least one pet, many home buyers are shopping for a home that works for their pets and […]

Steps to Get Your Home Ready When Preparing for a Trip

Snowbirding for the winter, going on vacation, or even just a few days away to visit friends and family can be fun and exciting. It can also become stressful if you’re worried you forgot to turn something off in your home or wondering if you left a door or window unlocked. While you’re triple-checking your […]

Finding the Perfect Home for Entertaining

Finding the perfect home for entertaining may be difficult for those looking to downsize. Many retirees decide their old home and huge yard are too much to maintain through retirement and want to find a new home. Open floorplan concepts have become increasingly popular in home design trends for good reason. By not dividing the […]

New Home Aging-in-Place Features

If you’re planning on living in your home through and beyond retirement, you will want aging-in-place features in your home. Learn about the top 10 aging-in-place features you need and the benefits of building a new home designed for comfort in your home through retirement. These top 10 new home aging-in-place features will help anyone […]

The Versatility of a Bonus Suite

A bonus suite provides a multi-purpose area in your home that can be used to best suit your lifestyle. The versatility of a bonus suite is endless. One of the great aspects of true flex-space is that it can easily be repurposed as your needs or preferences change. A bonus suite generally includes a full […]

Planning Your Move to a New Home

Planning your move to a new home far enough in advance will make the move much less stressful and flow more smoothly. By mapping out the move with a great strategy, comprehensive list and timetable, you can feel confident and help ensure the best possible outcome. It’s a good idea to start planning your move […]