by Mark Chaffee | Oct 24, 2023 | Homebuying, Real Estate
When two or more homebuyers want to purchase the same home, a bidding war can occur. This is a situation where multiple buyers compete against each other with incrementally increasing bids on the same property. Bidding wars are common in competitive homebuying...
by Mark Chaffee | Oct 17, 2023 | Homeownership
Closets are one of the easiest, most convenient ways to store your things – no matter how neat or messy you are, everything is hidden behind an unassuming door. But for homes with limited closet space, you may need to get creative to store your possessions in an...
by Mark Chaffee | Oct 10, 2023 | Personal Finance
It is important to teach children money management lessons to prepare them for saving, spending and budgeting as they move through life. This can often be an overlooked topic for parents, but providing kids with a foundational understanding of managing their own money...
by Mark Chaffee | Oct 3, 2023 | Mortgage Tips
Starting a new job. Receiving a large cash gift. Buying a new car. These are all typically happy and exciting events. However, if you’re considering applying for a mortgage – or are already in the process of obtaining one – these developments could spell trouble for...