The Art of Homeownership Blog

What to Expect From a Home Appraisal and Inspection   Home appraisals and inspections are necessary steps in the home buying process.   A new home...

You Are More Prepared for Homeownership Than You Realize   Homes are selling faster than ever at higher and higher prices. Should homebuyers give up...

What Is Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)?   If you are not putting 20% down on your home purchase, Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) will be a factor...

How to Improve Your Credit in 4 Steps A lot of clients have been reaching out to ask about credit lately. One of the most common questions fielded...

Could Higher Interest Rates Save The Housing Market?   It’s no secret that low interest rates over the past two years have been fueling the fire...

How Will The Russia-Ukraine Conflict Affect American Homebuyers? The Russian invasion of Ukraine has taken the world by storm. And while the United...

When Is Mortgage Interest Tax Deductible?   2022 tax season is upon us, and if you are a homeowner you are likely wondering how to take advantage of...

What are Closing Costs?   You will have to pay closing costs when you buy a house. It’s part of the process that isn’t fun (let’s face it, nobody...

Use Your Current Home to Buy Your Dream Home   Ready to sell your home, but uncertain how to compete as a buyer in today’s hectic housing market?...

What to Expect From a Home Appraisal and Inspection   Home appraisals and inspections are necessary steps in the home buying process. A new home...