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2 days ago
2 min

When Buying a Home Avoid These Financial Mistakes

A home purchase is likely one of the largest financial investments you’ll make in your lifetime. It’s important to get this one right. Fo...

Protect Your Privacy (and Your Curb Appeal Too)

David Cade

Nov 16
2 min

Protect Your Privacy (and Your Curb Appeal Too)

A 50-foot fence would provide plenty of privacy. A moat will keep people out of your yard. But I’m guessing you probably want something a...

When Purchasing A Home, Don’t Confuse ‘Pre-qualified’ With ‘Pre-approved’

David Cade

Nov 5
2 min

When Purchasing A Home, Don’t Confuse ‘Pre-qualified’ With ‘Pre-approved’

In the past, you were able to arrange a mortgage loan after the seller had accepted your offer. Now, you need documentation showing that ...

Is a Fixer-Upper the Right Investment for Me?

David Cade

Nov 4
2 min

Is a Fixer-Upper the Right Investment for Me?

You’ve read the headlines: Build sweat equity. DIY special. Needs some TLC. These homes are far from turnkey, but they can offer good opp...

David Cade

Oct 30
2 min

Relocating? What's The Cost?

Deciding to pick up and move to a new city can be a great opportunity to increase your standard of living for the entire family for years...

David Cade

Oct 27
1 min

Why Do I Need A Home Inspection?

Buying a home is probably the single most significant investment you’ll make in your lifetime. When you’re making such a significant purc...

Before Buying a House, Ask These 3 Questions

David Cade

Oct 22
1 min

Before Buying a House, Ask These 3 Questions

Whether you’re thinking about buying or are already in the market for a new home, make sure you ask yourself these questions before makin...

David Cade

Oct 19
2 min

Home Maintenance Checklist for the Fall

What better way to start the fall season than to have a home maintenance checklist to guide you through the preparations needed to avoid ...

Should I Refinance My Mortgage When Interest Rates Are Low?

David Cade

Sep 2
2 min

Should I Refinance My Mortgage When Interest Rates Are Low?

With the news of record low interest rates, I am sure you are thinking like most homeowners. Is it time to refinance? This may seem on t...

David Cade

Aug 12
2 min

How To Pick The Right Home

1. Neighborhood It’s important to find a neighborhood that will support your current and future lifestyle. Would you like to live in a ne...

David Cade

Aug 10
3 min

Budget-Friendly Home Upgrades

If you are a DIYer and like to plan, you can transform your home with minimal cost to really bring in current and future savings with som...

Cost-Effective Ways to Keep Your House Cool in the Summer

David Cade

Jul 28
3 min

Cost-Effective Ways to Keep Your House Cool in the Summer

Summertime is for most, the best time of the year. With beautiful sunshine in the summer often comes the heat and in many areas humidity ...

Homeownership Builds Wealth & Offers Stability

David Cade

Jul 8
1 min

Homeownership Builds Wealth & Offers Stability

The most recent Housing Pulse Survey released by the National Association of Realtors revealed that the two major reasons Americans prefe...

David Cade

Jul 7
2 min

Wait… I have to pay closing costs?

I thought I should take a few minutes to explain the closing costs that are involved with a new mortgage. The process of obtaining a mort...

David Cade

Jun 30
1 min

Appraisal vs. Home Inspection?

What exactly is an appraisal? A real estate appraisal, by definition, is an opinion of value given for commercial or residential property...

David Cade

Jun 29
2 min

The Mortgage Loan Process

Some start the whole process of getting a mortgage once they’ve found a home they’d like to put an offer on. I highly recommend starting w...

David Cade

Jun 26
1 min

Will a VA Loan Help You?

You’ve served the U.S., now let us serve YOU! Veteran’s Administration or “VA” loans are available for active, non-active and retired Arm...

USDA Loans Apply to More “Rural” Areas Than You May Think!

David Cade

Jun 25
1 min

USDA Loans Apply to More “Rural” Areas Than You May Think!

USDA loans are backed through the Rural Housing Division of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. They are available to millions of eligible pri...

Serious About Buying A Home? Get Pre-Approved

David Cade

Jun 24
2 min

Serious About Buying A Home? Get Pre-Approved

In many markets across the country, the amount of buyers searching for their dream home greatly outnumbers the amount of homes for sale. ...

USDA Loans Make Rural Homeownership a Reality

David Cade

Feb 24
2 min

USDA Loans Make Rural Homeownership a Reality

Do feel more comfortable surrounded by open country rather than pavement and neighbors on both sides of your driveway? The USDA has made it

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