What to Know Before Buying in Boston
Buying your first home is one of the biggest—and most exciting—decisions you’ll ever make. If you're thinking about buying your first home in Boston, you're not alone. With its strong…
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…
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.
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…
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…
Preparing for your Home Journey: Loan Estimate
At Torii, we try to make home buying as easy as possible by preparing you for every step of the process. In this blog series, we’re walking you through the…
When should I buy a house?
You’ve probably heard about “seasonality” in real estate. Generally, it’s the idea that the housing market is slower in the winter compared to the summer months. It makes sense, because…
Real estate listing abbreviations: What do they mean?
Like any industry, real estate has its own terminology. Here's a rundown of common terms you will hear - or see - related to a listing (aka a property for…
Buying and selling a house at the same time
You found your dream home, and you want to put in an offer. But there's one problem: You also need to sell the house that you currently own. What should…
Closing Costs 101
When you get a mortgage, you might not know much about closing costs. Simply put, closing costs are the fees that you'll pay when you close on your new home.…