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Budgeting For A Home Loan

Posted by Bailey Gordon on May 20, 2017 in  Buying Tips  Home INFO
Buying a home is one of the largest investments some people may make in their lifetime, so making sure you form a budget that lets you invest the right amount of money is a very important part of the process! Finding a home you can comfortably afford, by preparing a budget, will allow you room in your savings to have other investments without stretching your wallet too thin on your mortgage alone. Making the distinction in what you SHOULD borrow vs. what you COULD borrow is a great tool that will help you... read more
If you've been thinking about being more environmentally friendly, start with recycling! If you're not doing it already, it may be time to start and there's one local Wilmington Business that wants to help you! Verizon Wireless is (once again) taking responsibility for all of us and encouraging residents and employees to dispose of unwanted electronics and other household items in an environmentally friendly manner at their annual Recycling Rally! You may not have Verizon as your service provider, b... read more
There are many reasons why we look forward to Spring and Summer in Wilmington, but perhaps one of our favorite reasons will always be the local, fresh fruits, veggies, flowers and crafts at the Farmer's Markets! Lucky (and convenient) for us, there are several Markets around Wilmington to enjoy all Summer long! The Downtown Riverfront Market is every Saturday morning from 8am-1pm and runs from April 15th-November 18th! Located at Riverfront Park on Water Street (in front of the Courthouse building) the D... read more
If you've been renting because you think you can't afford a home, think again! We've got great news for you... being a first time home owner is a goal that you can easily achieve and we'd like to help! When it comes to the decision of renting vs. buying there are a lot of myths out there that quickly discourage potential buyers, forcing them into another lease, another month to month obligation and another payment towards someone else's expenses, which leaves us asking, "Why spend your income paying off ... read more
May is here and if you've been following along with our Monthly Home Checklist, then you're welcoming this month with a clean, refreshing and well-maintained space to call "Home"! Now that Summer is approaching you'll want to be outside even more before the real heat kicks in and May's Checklist is just the solution for keeping your home ready for guests, relaxation and peaceful living, so let's jump right in!   Monthly Home Checklist - May Let's start on the Deck! Now is the time to put on a ... read more