Red Flags to Watch for When Buying a Home in Delaware Searching for the perfect home in Delaware is exciting—but don’t let that excitement cloud your judgment. Before you fall in love with a property, watch for red flags that could turn your dream home into a costly regret. Here are key warning signs every […]

7 Mistakes to Avoid When Planning to Buy A Home If you’re planning to buy a home in Delaware—whether it’s your first home, a PCS move to Dover Air Force Base, or a relocation for retirement—it’s important to know what not to do during the mortgage process. Why? Because even seemingly small actions can cause […]

The Secret Cycles of Buying a Home in Delaware: What Every Buyer Should Know Buying a home in Delaware isn’t just about scrolling through listings and booking a few showings. If you want to avoid stress and set yourself up for success, you need to understand two key patterns that shape the housing market: the […]

Yes, interest rates are higher than they’ve been in years.  But should higher rates prevent you from moving forward with buying a home?   Maybe, maybe not.  As I always say, the best time to buy a home, whether you’re buying your first home or your 10th home, is when it makes financial sense for YOU […]

Prep Now to Buy a Home Later This Year Buying a home takes a lot of preparation and planning. It’s important to get your finances in order and other tasks done before you even start house hunting! Keep in mind that this early stage of the buying process doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time on […]

Typically, the most buyers are out and about buying homes in the Spring market.  The Spring market around here starts as early as February.  But, there are already homes coming on the market and you could be the “early bird” buyer who gets the home! Here’s how to get started: Get Your Finances and Budget […]

You are almost a homeowner! But before you can celebrate, you’ve got to gear up for a successful settlement day. And that means no surprises, no delays, and no leaving without the keys to your new home. There is a lot to do on the days leading up to your closing and settlement. You’ll be […]

You don’t want any surprises when you close on a home. As a buyer, ensuring a smooth transition to becoming a homeowner should be set in motion well before you sit down with the sellers that day. Here’s a handy breakdown with your pre-closing to-do’s. That way you’re all prepared for when your settlement day […]

You don’t want any nasty surprises after you move into your new home, right?!  Getting a professional home inspection is one very important step you need to take once you’re under contract. Your contract will include a contingency that gives you a certain number of days to complete an inspection.  Once you have the results, […]

Once you’re under contract to buy a home, you want the final stages of the mortgage process to go smoothly – you don’t want anything to sidetrack the sale from here on out! You will begin the final mortgage application process right away. Your lender will require additional information so be on the look out […]