

VA Home Loans : Fact or Fiction
I was chatting with a friend the other day, when she mentioned that her Marine son is anxious to buy a home, but he’s “saving his VA...


What's an escalation/escalator clause?
The home buyer makes an offer that basically says, “I will pay X dollars for this house, but I’m willing to increase my offer to Y price...


How to Prep Your Home for a Fast Sale
Photo by Unsplash Real estate agent and broker Ronel VN Austin Selling a home is a lot of work, even before you put it on the market....


Front door impressions
They say a front door is like the handshake of a house. Is it strong? Firm? Playful? Weak? Bright and cheerful? Limp and lame? Solid wood...


Creams, beiges, whites, and blah
The all white look has been trending for a while now, and while interior designers keep promising that color will invade the next season,...


Quarantine bathroom renovations
If you know a homeowner, you know someone doing a bathroom renovation right now. Redesigning your bathroom is the new banana bread of...


Valentine's Day Stats & Facts
Men spend an average of $130 on a Valentine's Day gift, while women only spend about $70


Fall 2019 day trips near Hampstead, NC
In coastal North Carolina, we have to work hard to pretend like it’s fall. The weather really isn’t in tune with the season, so we can’t...


Mortgage Rates Current July 3, 2019
Rates are down, which means it's a great time to buy!


What is a jumbo loan?
A jumbo loan is a home loan for more than the conforming limit set by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Interest rates on jumbo loans are...