Is there anything holding you back from buying a home? In the latest Housing Opportunities and Market Experience survey by the National Association of Realtors, non-homeowners were asked about the barriers preventing them from purchasing a home... (Read More)
Moving into a new home? If you have children, it's a great time to make sure your home is safe for the smallest members of your household. Every 30 minutes a child in the United States is injured as a result of a TV or furniture tip-over incident... (Read More)
At PRMI, we love educating families about the home-buying process. It's an important part of what we do every day. Here are some of the most common questions from first-time home buyers – along with the answers.
How much of a down payment will... (Read More)
Yearning for a new kitchen? Would you love an updated bathroom? Or is your remodeling wish list more practical, including projects such as a new roof or siding?
A home equity loan or line of credit from Primary Residential Mortgage can be an... (Read More)
Mortgage rates are on the move. When is the best time to "lock" your mortgage rate? And for how long should your lock be effective? If you're buying or building a home, you'll have to answer both of these questions.
Unfortunately, there's not a... (Read More)
While most people think of spring as the best time for a massive home cleaning spree, really any time of the year is a great time for cleaning, organizing and making sure your home is a safe place for you and your family.
How safe is your house... (Read More)
Whether you're buying or selling a home, you're likely to encounter a host of mortgage terms and acronyms along the way. Find them a bit confusing? You're not alone! Real estate really has a language of its own. You'll feel a lot better on closing... (Read More)
Part of the moving process is changing your address so that all of your bank statements, bills, magazines and other mail goes to your new home. The quickest and easiest way to do that is to hop online and go to the U.S. Postal Service website... (Read More)
Most home sales occur over four months each year — April, May, June and July. Have you ever wondered why? There are actually a number of reasons why spring and summer are such busy home buying and selling seasons.
One of the biggest reasons is... (Read More)