The American dream of home ownership is often stereotyped as buying your first little home with a yard and white picket fence. But as we all know, that’s not always the case. You can become a homeowner without buying a stereotypical single-family... (Read More)

Many people think buying a foreclosure or short-sale property is a savvy real estate move. The common misconception is that a foreclosure property is a diamond in the rough real estate deal. But, as most real estate experts can tell you, foreclosure... (Read More)

What are you looking for in your next home? The National Association of Realtors surveyed home buyers nationwide on the home features that are most important to them and found that home buying needs and preferences often vary by age. According to... (Read More)

At Primary Residential Mortgage, the best part of our job comes when we can say the two most rewarding words we know — Welcome Home. We know there's something incredible about closing day, being handed the keys to your new home and beginning... (Read More)

When you're buying a home for the first time, you're likely to encounter a host of mortgage terms and acronyms. Find them a bit confusing? You're not alone! Real estate really has a language of its own. At Primary Residential Mortgage, we're... (Read More)

We all know we should be using strong passwords to protect ourselves against cybercrime. But studies show that many of us are still using passwords like '123456.' That was the most-used password nationwide last year, followed by 'password,'... (Read More)

Considering how hectic each day can get, home maintenance may be the last thing on your busy mind. But keeping your home in shape from top to bottom can provide delightful dividends for you and your family. After all, a home is usually happiest when... (Read More)

In 2020, more Americans began to rethink city living. Large cities reported residents moving away to smaller towns and rural areas. This population shift occurred because of various factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the increase of remote... (Read More)

Buying a home is usually one of the most significant long-term financial decisions a person makes. Most mortgages are fifteen years or more, so it's a decades-long commitment for the majority of people. Yet, when it's time to start considering... (Read More)