10 tips for first-time homebuyers: How to navigate the real estate market

Homebuyers are caught in a storm of low inventory, high demand and tight credit availability. In these market conditions, even simple tactics or connections a potential homebuyer can have could make the difference between owning a home or not. Ray Brousseau, executive vice president of Carrington Mortgage Services’ mortgage lending division, outlined 10 tips to help … Continue reading 10 tips for first-time homebuyers: How to navigate the real estate market

Would you “try and buy” before buying or selling a home?

Try and buy is a concept in real estate that may help sellers to market their homes to potential new buyers who can spend an extended length of time (varies between a few hours to a few days) in a home prior to making an offer. This concepts allows potential new buyers to help determine what homeownership in that specific home could … Continue reading Would you “try and buy” before buying or selling a home?