by Scott Gentry | Jun 10, 2025 | First-Time Homebuyer
Still Renting in 2025? You’re Not Alone… But Should You Be? If you’re renting right now, you’re probably familiar with a few 2025 realities: rising rent, glitchy appliances, and a landlord who raises prices faster than your streaming service subscriptions. Meanwhile,... 
by Scott Gentry | May 26, 2025 | Closing on a Home, First-Time Homebuyer
Let’s say you find the perfect home, but those closing costs? Not so perfect. Enter: seller credits — one of the smartest tools in your homebuying toolkit. Whether you’re a first-time buyer trying to save on upfront costs or a savvy negotiator, seller credits... 
by Scott Gentry | May 14, 2025 | First-Time Homebuyer, Getting a Mortgage, Mortgage Basics
Ever had a conversation with your mortgage lender or real estate agent and thought, “Why does everyone keep asking me about my loan term like it’s a BuzzFeed quiz result?” Well, it’s because your loan term is one of the most important (and... 
by Scott Gentry | May 8, 2025 | Getting a Mortgage
Let’s be honest: trying to buy a home without pre-approval is like bringing Monopoly money to an auction. Sellers won’t take you seriously—and neither will your real estate agent. Luckily, getting pre-approved is easier than assembling Ikea furniture, and we’ve teamed... 
by Scott Gentry | May 2, 2025 | First-Time Homebuyer, Getting Started
The Dream vs. The Doubt If you’ve ever stared longingly at a “For Sale” sign and thought, “Must be nice…” — you’re not alone. Buying a home feels out of reach for a lot of people, especially with rising costs, headlines about interest rates, and the myth...