The Homeowner's Advice Blog

Free Home Buying Seminar

Join Us For This Free Event LEARN MORE Home Buyer Seminar in Long Beach, MS. Is there really an advantage to making the leap from tenant to owner? Could becoming a home owner be a good move for you? If so, when & how do you start? Join us during this short & informative FREE […]

Hidden Costs of Buying a Home

You’ve saved and planned and you are finally ready to buy your first home or move up to a larger one. It’s fairly easy to figure out how large a mortgage you can fit into your budget. Your real estate agent has tables and formulas that can determine the percentage of your income that’s reasonable […]

Counteroffer Tips for Sellers

You’re selling your home at a price decided upon with the help of your real estate agent. Together you have researched the market and prepared to list your home at a price you believe to be viable and suited to the condition of the property. A potential buyer makes an offer, but it’s lower than […]

Homestead Exemption

Happy New Year! Make it your resolution to file for homestead ASAP if you purchased a home in 2018. This simple process could be instrumental in saving you on your property taxes. Basic information can be found below. For more detail on Hancock County, Harrison County and Jackson County Homestead filing requirements, contact the offices […]

What Agents Consider When Pricing Your Home

Although there is a great deal of information on the Internet that can help you decide how to set the price on your house, it takes a real estate professional to evaluate the data to your best advantage. A deep knowledge of your surrounding area and current market conditions is a big part of an […]

Debunking Mortgage Myths

Almost all adults in this country believe that home ownership is an important part of the American dream and that it increases financial stability. But many Americans think that owning a home is out of their reach. In truth, many perceived obstacles are simply misconceptions about what is required to purchase a home. After reviewing […]

Homeownership Benefits Aren’t Just Financial

Your home is more than just a roof over your head. Homeownership has long been a big part of the American Dream. A great majority of people in this country believe that owning their own home is either essential or important to achieving a feeling of success and prosperity. Of course, there are many financial […]

How to Hire a Moving Company

Moving to a new home is a daunting task and finding a reputable, reliable moving company is at the top of the headache list. There are important steps to take to make sure you hire a company that will be priced right, perform their task on time, and take excellent care of your belongings. Get […]

Moving with Children

Moving is hard for everybody, especially if you have children living at home. Leaving behind neighborhood playmates, best friends and school routines is hard for little ones, elementary-age kids and teenagers alike. Whether you are moving across town or to another state, the stress of the change means extra care needs to be given to […]