August 31, 2023 - Compass Mortgage

DIY: 4 Ways to Upgrade Your Garage Door Without Replacing It

While a new garage door is one of the top home improvements for increasing value, the replacement cost often comes with a hefty price tag from no less than $1100 or $1200 to as much as more than $4500, excluding installation! Here are several ways you can boost your garage door’s look and overall curb […]

16 Mortgage Acronyms Every Homebuyer Should Know

What do APR, P&I, and CD all have in common? They are all mortgage acronyms you will likely come across during the home loan process, including in your paperwork or lender communications. In this article, we’ll break down 16 essential mortgage acronyms and explain how knowing these terms can help you confidently navigate the loan […]

4 Essential Tips for Landscaping a New Construction Home

You’ve considered and decided on every intricate detail of your newly built home—from the windows and doors down to the number of electrical outlets in each room. Now, you have a whole new blank canvas to tackle: your landscaping. Here are some tips for starting out the process. Turf Wars: Sod Versus Seed Let’s start […]

First-Time Homebuyer FAQ: If I Have a Mortgage, Do I Own My Home?

Home financing can be a confusing process for first-time homebuyers, including the concept of ownership after closing on a mortgage. When you purchase a home via a mortgage loan, as a borrower, you are, in fact, a homeowner free to make decisions pertinent to the property (decor, renovations, construction, landscaping and so on). Even so, […]

First-Time Homeowner Checklist

So, you’ve just bought your first home. Congratulations! With the searching and financing completed, now comes the fun work of settling in and turning your new house into a home. To help make the transition into your new space hassle-free, here are our recommendations for things you should do before move-in day! First, spend some […]