Buying houses and fixing them up to raise their value, known as flipping, is a popular method of investment in the real estate world. There is potential for significant returns, and it is a repeatable process. While it is lucrative, you can also potentially lose a substantial sum of money if done improperly. Some precautions you can take when looking for a house to flip will give you the best odds of making a good profit! Read on →

If you’re planning to purchase a home with a mortgage, your credit score will play a big role. But what is it, exactly? A credit score is a figure assigned to you based on your financial information. It measures the likelihood that you will pay your debts. A low score indicates you are unreliable when paying bills, while a high score shows that you are trustworthy with credit. Lenders will use this number to decide how much they will lend you, the interest rate they will assign you or whether they will lend you anything. Read on →

Selling your house can feel incredibly overwhelming. The biggest surprise many people experience when they decide to sell their home is seeing just how much “stuff” they have accumulated over time. Approaching all elements of packing, selling and donating with a bit of a plan can help alleviate some of stress. Read on as our Journey Home Lending team shares some questions to ask yourself as you go through the process of deciding what to keep, donate or sell. Read on →

You secured your mortgage loan, went through a home inspection and closed on the house of your dreams. Now you’ve moved in—and your family quickly noticed something that the home inspection didn’t catch. It smells in here. While this is an unfortunate predicament, it isn’t an uncommon one. Odors may not be obvious when the previous owners are still residing in the house, so your nose may not prick up at them until the building is empty. Read on →

Sometimes when we move into a new home, we think we are going to be there forever. But there are sometimes signs that tell a homeowner that the time has come to once again sell your home and find a new one. That’s what our team at Journey Home Lending is covering in today’s blog—the signs to look for when it comes to selling your home, especially now that we are in the midst of a seller’s market. Read on →

The first official day of summer (June 21) will be here before you know it! If you are considering putting your home on the market during the summer months, one thing you want to make sure you put time into is your home’s curb appeal. Fortunately, our team at Journey Home Lending is here to offer you tips on how you can take your home’s curb appeal to the next level this summer. Read on →

The weather is warming up, and it’s only natural to want to spend more time outside! Looking for ways to get your house ready for the warmer months? Read on as our Journey Home Lending team shares some tips for home maintenance that can set you up for all the fun! Your May To-Do List You’re probably already thinking about breaking out the grill for a meal that doesn’t heat up your kitchen! Read on →

The one thing many people look forward to during tax season is their tax refund. Chances are you might already have ideas on how you want to spend your tax refund, such as by taking a vacation or purchasing a new car. However, for 2022, our team at Journey Home Lending wants to offer another suggestion on how to possibly utilize your tax refund this year—toward a new home. Read on →

There are a number of things that happen in life that are big moments. One of those moments is purchasing your first home. When the time comes to purchase your first home, you might have the urge to run out and start house-hunting as soon as possible. However, there are a few things that need to take care of first before going to look at houses. Our team at Journey Home Lending want to keep the excitement going for you when it comes to buying your first home while also giving you the information needed to make sure you have all your house “ducks” in a row. Read on →

With March 20 right around the corner, the spring season is almost officially here! Spring can be a wonderful time to start on much-needed projects, including home renovations. Our team at Journey Home Lending wants you to consider utilizing your tax refund this year to tackle home projects that can boost your home’s value, especially if you see yourself putting your home up for sale sooner rather than later. It is a hot market, after all. Read on →