Buying your first home is a big decision; one that involves a lengthy process of saving money, building credit, and planning the next phase of your life. However, owning a home comes with one major payoff: home equity.Simply put, home equity is the amount of your home that you’ve paid off. However, it does get more complicated when we...

Photo by David McBee from Pexels At some point, you might come across the terms “easement” and “right of way.” These terms both imply another person or entity may have use of your property. As a homeowner or buyer in the market for a home, you’ll want to thoroughly understand both of these terms and how they can...

Purchasing your first home will be one of the most rewarding and fulfilling parts of your life. It’s an important milestone on the way to financial independence and to starting a family for millions of Americans. It also comes with a lot of responsibilities and unforeseen expenses. A Reddit user asked the online community what items ended up being...

There are a number of programs, government-sponsored and otherwise, that are designed to help aspiring homeowners find and get approved for a mortgage that works for them. Among these are first-time homeowner loans insured by the Housing and Urban Development Department, mortgages and loans insured by the USDA designed to help people living in urban and rural areas, and...

Moving from one home to another home is a task that is draining, time-consuming and hectic. When deciding to relocate, there are a lot of factors to consider before the actual move. Having to pack up your things in preparation for the move can take weeks and sometimes months. After going through the pain of packing and then...

The homebuying journey should be fast and seamless, but problems may arise that prevent you from accomplishing your desired goals. For example, if a buyer with a poor credit score fails to get financing before submitting an offer to purchase a house, this individual may struggle to acquire his or her dream residence. Or, if a buyer fails to...

As a homebuyer, it is important to do everything you can to find your dream residence. Once you discover your ideal house, you should be ready to submit a competitive offer to purchase this home. Ultimately, there are several factors to consider as you try to put together a competitive offer to purchase your dream house. These factors include:...

Many people shy away from this topic; they think it’s something way out of their league. Deciding to buy a home requires a lot of planning and saving, it’s not a decision made over the night. Remaining a tenant is not bad especially if you can’t afford to buy a house just yet. However, deciding to stay a...

Walk to everything including the train from this quality built 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath Colonial featuring 9' ceilings, detailed moldings, sparkling stainless steel kitchen w/over-sized eating island adjacent to family room w/stone fireplace. French doors open to blue stone terrace w/built-in grill & professionally landscaped fenced rear yard perfect for play or garden parties. The spacious living room & dining room is ideal for entertaining. There is also a separate study on the 1st floor. The 2nd floor features a large office w/built-ins along with a luxurious master suite & sitting rm. This perfectly sized home offers unlimited potential in...

Set back on coveted Oenoke Ridge, this masterfully designed estate blends modern day luxury with functional daily living. The undulating stone wall is a welcoming entrance to this classic Connecticut colonial. Recently painted inside & out w/ a new cedar shingle roof, powder room, stained/refinished hardwood floors & stylish light fixtures adding to the finishing touches of this special home. White Imperial Danby marble counters in the light-filled kitchen open to an inviting family room with stone fireplace & custom cabinetry. Adjacent to the kitchen is a full service butler's pantry & main level wine cellar. There are 5 generous bedrooms...

Sophistication in a serene setting... Picturesque Colonial overlooking scenic crystal blue reservoir welcomes you with double gated driveways & sweeping wrap around covered porches. This generous 5 bedroom home has features a gracious 2-story foyer, cook's dream kitchen w/ grand island, & spectacular window lined dining area plus family room with water views. The master suite boasts a relaxing sitting room with additional custom built-in cabinetry and a west facing sunset porch. The lower level has a fireplace, full bathroom, extra laundry rm and French doors to access a walkway to the stone-lined gated heated pool/spa & expansive landscaped...

Situated on coveted Oenoke Ridge Road, this masterfully designed estate blends modern day luxury with functional daily living. The undulating stone wall is a welcoming entrance to this classic Connecticut colonial. Recently painted inside and out with a new cedar shingle roof, powder room, stained/refinished hardwood floors and stylish light fixtures adding to the finishing touches of this special home. White Imperial Danby marble counters in the light-filled kitchen open to an inviting family room with stone fireplace and custom cabinetry. Adjacent to the kitchen is a full service butler's pantry & main level wine cellar. There are 5...