10 Ways to Make Your Fixer-Upper More Energy Efficient
In this article, we outline ten ways to make your fixer-upper more energy efficient, many of which are quick and inexpensive.
Nine Top Tips for First-Time Home Buyers
From deciding how much you need for a down payment to determining which mortgage best suits your situation, find our tips for first-time home buyers.
Considering a Major Home Improvement Purchase? Read This First.
Whether you have just signed your mortgage papers or you've lived in your home for years, major purchases (and home improvements) are an inevitable part of homeownership. In the best-case…
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Current Trends in Mortgage Loans [VIDEO]
Torii's Chief Revenue Office Mike Sokolowski talked recently with Hunter Evers, mortgage officer from Fairway Mortgage (based in Back Bay, Boston), about the current mortgage loan trends for homebuyers. Read…
How Much Are Closing Costs for Home Buyers?
If you have ever bought a home, then you probably know about closing costs. But if you’re buying a house for the first time, you might be surprised to learn…
The Long-Term Financial Benefits of Home Ownership
A Fannie Mae survey recently revealed some of the most highly-rated benefits of homeownership, which continue to be key drivers in today’s power-packed housing market. (In case you missed it, today's housing market…
All About Mello-Roos Tax
Mello-Me, Mello-Yous, Mello-They, Mello-Roos! All kidding aside, if you're a first-time home buyer in Los Angeles County, you've probably heard of (or soon will hear of!) Mello-Roos Tax. What is…
How to Make a Winning Offer on a Home
Home buyers today are faced with an exceptionally strong seller's market, which means there are a lot of active buyers competing for a relatively low number of available homes (or more…
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How to Be a Competitive Buyer in Today’s Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC]
It's a jungle out there! With so many buyers looking at so few houses on the market, it's important to be prepared when you're ready to buy a home. Know…
How to Save Money on Heating & Energy Costs
Heating and cooling energy bills can sometimes skyrocket, especially during the coldest New England winters or hottest Los Angeles summers. Here are some tips we frequently recommend to offset those…