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Pre-Approval vs. Pre-Qualification in Activity Video

7-minute read

Preapproval vs. prequalification: Which one gets you a home?

Preapproval and prequalification often get confused, but only one really matters when it comes to getting the house you want. In this episode of The Red Desk, w...

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Steps to Make an Offer in Activity Video

7-minute read

Five steps to make an offer on a house

Making an offer on a house should be exciting, not nerve-wracking. In this episode, we’re going to walk through the five most essential steps to make an o...

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Costs of Buying a House in Activity Video

6-minute read

Top 10 costs of buying a home

Escrow, closing costs, and more -- in this episode of The Red Desk, we’ll walk you through the Top 10 Costs associated with buying a home. Can you guess t...

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Move or Remodel in Activity Video

6-minute read

Should I move or remodel

If you’re unhappy with your current home, you have two options: renovate or move. This is a big financial and emotional decision, and The Red Des...

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First-Time Tips in Activity Video

9-minute read

First-time home buying tips

Buying your first home should be exciting, not overwhelming. So we welcome you to The Red Desk, where we cover everything you need to know about homeownership. ...

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Property Taxes in Activity Video

7-minute read

Property taxes explained

Taxes are just one of life’s little certainties — but is there any way to lower them? Learn everything you need to know about property taxes in this...

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Wooden fence marking a property line with a lush green lawn and trees.

6-minute read

How close to your property line can you build a house, shed or fence?

Want to build a fence? Or, maybe you're worried about how close your neighbor's new shed is. Here's what you need to know about building near property lines....

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Woman on phone in living room, smiling.

3-minute read

National data shows homes are worth more than homeowners think

While the gap between homeowners and appraisers widened in October, it was at least happening in the right direction. Check out our HPPI.

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