If you are shopping for a home where you will live during your retirement years, Blacksburg is a community worth considering. It made the Forbes list of the Best Places to Retire in 2016, and consistently receives high praise for its quality of life. Let’s take a look at some of what makes it a … [Read more...]
What to Know About Property Taxes in Virginia
One expense of being a homeowner that a lot of people don’t think about enough when shopping for a home is property taxes. These are a lifelong annual expense, unlike your mortgage, which you will eventually be able to pay off given enough time. Let’s go over a few basic things you should know about … [Read more...]
How to Budget After a Refinance
If you refinance, one of the immediate effects may be more room in your budget. This can happen if you refinance to a longer loan term, lower interest rates, or both. Your monthly payment amounts will go down, which may leave you with extra spending money each month. This can be a very welcome … [Read more...]
How to Avoid Common Military Homebuyer Mistakes
As a military homebuyer, there are some excellent opportunities for you to take advantage of when it comes to loan programs. Investing in a home can also be a great financial opportunity, whether you are active-duty or retired from the armed forces. There are certain common mistakes you need to … [Read more...]
Explore Our Free Tools for Homebuyers and Homeowners
One of the ways we make it easy to buy a home or refinance is by providing homebuyers and homeowners with free online tools that can streamline the process. Below, we introduce you to each of these tools, which you can find by scrolling to the bottom of our site and looking under “Free … [Read more...]





