A creative approach — and a healthy cash deposit — can give your offer the competitive edge. Let’s face it, the home-buying process is stressful. Factor in incredibly competitive market conditions and you may need to book a week at the spa just to get through the next open house. Never fear, we have you…
De-stress a move?? As if you can plan a move without living in a stress bubble, right? Well, you may not be able to eliminate the stress completely, but there are a lot of things you can do to keep stress to a minimum before, during, and after the moving process. At Mile27, we offer our…
Leaving an old community can be difficult. On top of moving your possessions, selling your home, and saying goodbye to old friends, it can be hard to remember the things you need to do in order to set up the new life waiting for you in a new community. We have created this handy guide…
When my wife and I bought our first home we were one year out of college, both had good jobs and had a down payment in the bank. We had narrowed down our options to a two- or three-bedroom house or townhome because I definitely wanted a garage. We knew what we wanted and thought we were in good…
2016 is just around the corner, and while you are thinking of your New Year’s resolution of a better diet, more exercise, spending more family time, etc.,don’t forget about your financial fitness. It’s time to take a break from the holiday shopping and eating out, and get your finances in order before the New Year….
Personal financial statements are your roadmap to guide you from where you are today, to where you want to be tomorrow. They also provide fixed points of reference from which you can measure your progress over time. It’s very difficult to achieve financial fitness and stability if you don’t have a baseline of where you…
When my wife and I sold our first home in 2000, we didn’t know where to start to get top dollar for our home. We were still in our 20’s and didn’t have a lot of money to sink into our home to get it ready to sell. We’ve now sold multiple homes and wanted…
Financial fitness and money management generally isn’t a fun topic for most of us–it can be boring, scary, and frustrating. In Fidelity’s recent study, 39% of millennials worry about finances and 25% don’t know who to trust. How do you know if you can afford to go to that music festival with your friends today…
You know you want to live in a safe place, but what else should you be looking for when evaluating a new neighborhood? If you’re in the market to buy a home or rent a home, location is crucial. Quality schools, low crime statistics, commute times, and even grocery stores are likely already on your…
Insane prices, zero inventory, multiple offers, and more: Soon-to-be homeowners, we feel your pain. When it comes to real estate, some markets are partying — or at least spending — like it’s 2005. A seller’s market is great if you’re ready to pull up stakes (although you’ll be on the receiving end if it requires…
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