The road to homeownership hasn’t always been easy. There have always been obstacles for individuals and families. In general, buying a home is a great way to build equity and create generational wealth. Owning a home can give you so many rewards over time. Here are some benefits of homeownership. Build Wealth One of…
Commonly Asked Buyer Questions It’s common for people to find frequently asked questions on a website to help them identify top answers to what they need to know. The housing market changes so often that the questions are constantly shifting. What are the recent top questions asked by new home buyers online? Let’s take a…
This week is Dementia Awareness Week in the UK, but it’s also essential to talk about it here in the US. There are currently more than 55 million people living with dementia worldwide. Every year nearly 10 million new cases are diagnosed. There are many forms of dementia, and its effect takes a toll on…
Today, we live in a brave new world of modern technology. In years past, when someone wanted to move to a new city, they had to take the time to travel there and scout locations. Today we have technology at our fingertips. You can now buy a home in a new location without living locally.…
Getting Ready for Mental Health Awareness Month in May May is Mental Health Awareness Month. For a long time in our country, mental health was considered a private matter that wasn’t discussed. In many cases, things have shifted in our collective consciousness for the better. The pandemic forced many of us to be more introspective…
Your Guide to Purchasing a Vacation Home Have you considered buying a second home or a vacation home? Whether you’re looking in Western North Carolina or elsewhere, it’s helpful to understand some of the considerations you’ll need to make in the process. Getting a mortgage for a second home isn’t the same process as…
Do you think an FHA loan is right for you? Before getting pre-approved for an FHA loan to buy a home, what do you need to know? It’s vital that you have all the details in place and know what to expect when you get started. Here are the basics of FHA Loans, who qualifies,…
Join the Gig Economy –How to Make Extra Money and Save for the Future The concept of the “gig economy” has been around for a long time, but the term only became popular in the last few years. The gig economy is driven by self-employed people, independent contractors, temporary workers, and those who work jobs,…
Every year we revisit the “spring equinox” as a time of finding balance. The equinox happens twice each year, in the Spring and Fall. During these times we’re at transitional points between seasons as the length of day and night are equal. The spring equinox marks when the days will start getting longer through the…
There are many reasons to love Western North Carolina. At the top of some of these lists are easy to access to nature, a considerable number of breweries, and an incredibly rich history. However, people often forget another lucrative aspect of our area: ample access to higher education. Asheville and the surrounding areas are…