Ariel Nava's Blog Posts

Unfortunately, our homes don’t always grow with us. What may have initially worked fine for a single person, a young couple’s starter home, or a family with a newborn can quickly become

“Refinancing” is a scary word for many people, but that shouldn’t be the case for you. For many homeowners, refinancing can not only lower your monthly payments and help with your

Moving into a new home is an exciting time, you’re probably daydreaming about decor, paint schemes and new furniture. But before you get into the fun stuff, there are some basics you should

When you put your home up for sale, one of the best ways to determine the asking price is to look at comparable sales. There’s rarely a perfect apples-to-apples comparison, so a pricing

Negotiation is a subtle art in real estate, but skilled negotiators can usually find some common ground that satisfies all parties. On the other hand, using the wrong negotiation tactics can sink a

You’ve most likely heard the rule: Save for a 20 percent down payment before you buy a home. The logic behind saving 20 percent is solid, it shows that you have the financial discipline and