The Art of Homeownership Blog

When is the best time of year to buy a home? The short answer is: it depends. Here are a few things to consider. 

Interest Rate VS APR: What’s the Difference?   Are you in the process of purchasing a home and find yourself confused by all the different terms?...

Tips For Preparing Your New Home Before Moving In Did your dream home in Orange County look perfect and spotless during the open house? No matter...

How To Win As A Buyer In Today’s Housing Market Today’s real estate market is an interesting one. Home prices are going up fast. Homes don’t stay on...

Remote Work: A Great Opportunity to Achieve Your Homebuying Goals   The pandemic led to a huge increase in remote work. There are advantages to...

How To Win Against Multiple Offers   It’s hardly a secret that the residential real estate market has been starved for listings since late 2020....

  What is your debt-to-income ratio, and why is it important when you’re applying for a mortgage? After all, it’s a term you’re almost guaranteed to...

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...