It won’t be long before we will feel the chill of winter approaching. Is your home ready? The good news is that winterizing your home doesn't have to be costly or time-consuming. With a free afternoon (or two!) and a little elbow grease, here are... (Read More)
Buying a house in the city is expensive. How expensive? In 2021, the median home sale price for urban areas nationwide rose 15.9% to nearly $300k. It was the first time since March 2020 that home price growth in urban areas surpassed the prices in... (Read More)
Prospective home buyers may get spooked easily. After the last few months of rising interest rates, rising prices, and inflation, it’s easy to see why many first-time home buyers might think it’s wise to delay buying a home this year. But, the... (Read More)
Considering how hectic each day can get, home maintenance may be the last thing on your busy mind. But keeping your home in shape from top to bottom can provide delightful dividends for you and your family. After all, a home is usually happiest when... (Read More)
Finding your dream home isn’t easy, especially if you are working with a tight budget or in a hot real estate market. One option that can help you find the right house is to buy a fixer-upper home and finance the needed remodel with a renovation... (Read More)
The home buying process isn’t easy. It's important to remember that the road to homeownership is full of twists and turns. So it’s best to prepare for the unexpected. Don’t believe us? Here are a few unexpected hiccups that may come up during... (Read More)
Do you feel like the mortgage industry has a language all its own? You're not alone. Surveys show that many consumers get frustrated with all of the unfamiliar terms, acronyms and phrases that are part of the mortgage application process. At Element... (Read More)
Whether you're buying a home or refinancing, you have a number of choices when it comes to financing. One of those choices involves your loan term. While the overwhelming majority of home buyers and home owners elect to go with the 30-year mortgage... (Read More)
We all want our homes to be healthy and safe places for our families. That's why we want to share with you three easy ways to help keep your home free of some common (and even deadly) hazards:
Check and periodically replace smoke and carbon... (Read More)