SIRVA Mortgage Blog

Transform your house into a home with creative tips on infusing personality, warmth, and memories into your space, focusing on understanding your space, setting a personalized theme, color psychology, personal memorabilia, and mixing textures.

Sirva Mortgage offers tips for renters to save for homeownership: budget wisely, cut rental costs, automate savings, and seek down payment help.

Explore and integrate into your new neighborhood with Sirva Mortgage's tips: walk, dine locally, join groups, volunteer, and more, aiming for a seamless transition to homeownership.

Tips for successful house hunting in winter: dress warmly, plan daytime viewings, check heating & insulation, assess snow removal, inspect plumbing & more. Get preapproved online to warm up your homebuying journey

Selling your home during the holidays? Enhance your chances with the tips and tricks outlined in this blog.

Home inspections are crucial for ensuring the safety and integrity of a home. A thorough inspection can uncover potential hazards such as mold, asbestos, or faulty wiring, which can all pose serious risks to occupants. Additionally, identifying repair needs early on can prevent costly repairs down the line. It's important to hire a professional inspector who is trained to spot these issues and provide a comprehensive report. Overall, investing in a home inspection can provide peace of mind and prevent future headaches.

This blog post discusses the topic of trigger leads, how people can protect themselves, and resources that can help.

Understand the benefits and risks of 15- and 30-year mortgages, so you can make an informed decision about which term is best suited to your needs.

If you're considering selling your home, but you don't know where to start, this blog post is perfect for you. Learn how to sell your home with our professional tips, including hiring a real estate agent, appropriate pricing and preparing your space inside and out.

If your current home is not meeting your needs and you are wondering if you should remodel or move, this blog post will help you decide what is best for you. Read about the pros and cons of each option and then make your ideal home happen.

Should you wait for a buyer's market to purchase a home? Not necessarily. In this blog, we go over the difference between a buyer's market and a seller's market and strategies for navigating each one when buying a home.

Having a large down payment is a popular misconception among potential homeowners. We've put together this article to show you several low and no down payment programs to consider so you can achieve the home of your dreams.

Understanding the features of an adjustable rate mortgage is an essential skill that every home buyer should have. In this article, we review the benefits of an adjustable rate mortgage and the specific mortgage terms associated with the home loan.

Understanding your mortgage loan estimate is important when comparing different lenders as you shop for a mortgage. This standardized form provides you all of the details regarding your loan. Learn what to look for as you review your loan estimate in this blog post.

Thinking about moving out of state? Learn how to navigate the process of buying a house out of state with these simple steps. We'll guide you through the process so you can feel prepared and confident for the big move.

With all the mortgage options available for first time home buyers, it may be difficult to decide which one is right for you. That's why we've created this blog to help you understand the different features of each option.

Refinancing your current mortgage could help you save money with lower interest rates and better terms. Learn how to start the mortgage refinancing process in this helpful blog.

If you're planning to buy a home with a home owner's association, then this article was made for you. Here’s what you need to know about HOAs, how they work, what they cost, and how they can benefit you as a homeowner.

Skipping your home inspection can cause serious compilations down the line. In this blog, we'll cover why home inspections are so important, what's included in a home inspection, and how much they typically cost in the US.

Every mortgage lender requires proof of homeowners insurance before closing on your home. In this article, we'll review how much homeowners insurance generally costs and the factors that impact its pricing.