In this current red-hot housing market, buying a home is an exhilarating experience. From the heart-stopping moment your offer is accepted, you and your real estate agent will have your hands full with all of the little things you’ll need to attend to before closing. One of the most important things to get a handle … Read more
Raise your hand if you’re one of the many homeowners who became a first-time homesteader once the pandemic hit. Well, maybe you didn’t start growing all your food on your own land, but the spike in gardening and yard improvements last year made vegetable gardens a very 2020 yard feature. The good news, aside from … Read more
Whether you’re moving for work, love, or because you just need a change of scenery after being cooped up at home during the pandemic, moving to a new state can be overwhelming. Your real estate agent, though, can be your lifeline through it all. In addition to coordinating all the important, technical steps of buying … Read more
Buying your first house is certainly exciting, but the process can have a steep learning curve. From saving for a down payment and shopping for a mortgage lender to house-hunting and making your first offer, there are a lot of factors to consider. Podcasts, it turns out, can be a terrific educational resource to prep … Read more
Lauren Wellbank Contributor Lauren Wellbank is a freelance writer with more than a decade of experience in the mortgage industry. Her writing has also appeared on HuffPost, Washington Post, Martha Stewart Living, and more. When she’s not writing she can be found spending time with her growing family in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania. … Read more