Many people find themselves buying and selling a home at the same time but knowing that it is a common occurrence doesn’t make it any easier. While buying and selling at the same time can be stressful, avoiding these mistakes can ease the process.Don’t wait too long to get your home ready to sell. As a seller you don’t want to wait until you’ve submitted an offer on a new home to get yours market ready. Waiting too long can put you in the financial bind of winding up with two mortgages. Work with your REALTOR® to prep your home for sale, so that when the timing is right you can buy and sell seamlessly. Contingency to sell another home is often best when you have your home already under contract. Don’t assume your closing timelines will align perfectly. When buying and selling at the sam... 03/23/2023

Have you been considering taking the next step toward home ownership? If so, check out these 4 things first time homebuyers need to know before going into the process. 1.    Know Your BudgetOne of the first things you will need to know when going into the home buying process is how much you can afford to spend. Save yourself the heartbreak and don’t look at homes that are out of your price range, know your spending limit before going in. To figure out what you can afford, go to your preferred bank or mortgage lender and find out what you can be pre-approved for. This pre-approval will help guide you to the homes you can afford and will be crucial when it comes time to making an offer on a home. Your mortgage lender will also be able to tell you more about loan programs you may qualify f... 03/27/2023