Home Buying & Maintenance
The First-Time Home Buyer Questions
It’s normal to feel a bit lost when you decide to buy a house for the first time. There are many factors to consider, including choosing a real estate agent, financing, budget, and all the details and deal-breakers you’re looking for in your first home. You may also be worried about being a first-time homebuyer…
Read MoreTop 5 Reasons To Buy vs. Rent
Renting, especially in a challenging economy, is a popular way to move out on your own before you’re ready to purchase a home. However, renting isn’t always the most cost-effective housing option. There are plenty of benefits of buying vs. renting a home, some of which may surprise you. Recent studies show that homeownership in…
Read MoreTop Flooring Trends for 2024
Floors are no longer anything but typical. Flooring trends are a hot topic these days, and for a good reason. Not only is it a large part of the home, but floors also easily add charm, style, and class to any room. The wrong flooring can make it harder to decorate or even live comfortably.…
Read More9 Questions to Ask When Viewing a House
When the time comes for a property viewing, the excitement is undoubtedly high. This could mean the closing table is getting closer. There is so much to consider, and there are questions to ask when looking at a house to ensure you are clear on what the home offers and what may be required of…
Read MoreClosing Costs: What Are They And How Much Are They?
Before you make it to closing day for your new home, consider setting aside an extra check for the associated closing costs. That’s right. In addition to your down payment, earnest money, and monthly mortgage payment, another bulk sum is needed before you can take ownership of your new home. According to ClosingCorp, the average…
Read MoreWhat Does Each Stage of a Home’s Construction Look Like?
Brock Built Homes feature beautifully crafted communities that add to your quality of life, family time, and dreams. We love building homes and guiding our buyers or future buyers in all parts of the process, including the construction stages of building a house. You can learn a little more about our approach and what has…
Read MoreHow to Find a Home Builder
Before you make it to closing day for your new home, consider setting aside an extra check for the associated closing costs. That’s right. In addition to your down payment, earnest money, and monthly mortgage payment, another bulk sum is needed before you can take ownership of your new home. According to ClosingCorp, the average…
Read MoreSteps to Getting a Mortgage That Every Home Buyer Should Know
There’s good news for homebuyers in a demanding housing market! Average interest rates are lowering, which has encouraged buyers to explore financing, causing an increase in mortgage applications. As first-time and repeat home buyers find renewed interest in and ability to finance new home purchases, understanding the mortgage application process will greatly benefit your home…
Read More8 Things You Should Know About New Home Warranties
If you’re a first-time home buyer, or first-time new construction home buyer, there’s a lot to learn about the ins and outs of the home buying process. From learning new vocabulary and acronyms to reviewing legal documents and clauses, you’re introduced to the bright, big world of real estate when you buy a home. Once…
Read MoreWhat Happens on Closing Day? What to Expect
Closing on a house is one of the most exciting days of the home buying process. It’s undoubtedly one of the most celebratory! After all, you’ve gone through many processes of the offer letter, inspections, and mortgage preparation to get to this grand finale. But that doesn’t always mean it’s smooth sailing from here. There…
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