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Are you wondering what’s going on with home prices? Mortgage rates? Or asking yourself if it’s even a good time to buy a home? It’s a big decision—and you don’t have to do it alone. That’s where your trusted local RE/MAX® agent comes in.

There’s one essential step in the homebuying process you may not know a whole lot about, and that’s pre-approval. Here’s a rundown on what it is and why it’s so important to take care of before you start looking at homes with your RE/MAX® agent. What Is Pre-Approval?Pre-approval is like getting the green light from a lender. It gives you a sense of how much they’re willing to let you borrow for your home loan. To determine that number, a lender starts by looking at your financial history. Here are some of the documents they may ask you for during this process:W-2s and tax returnsPay stubs...

Spring is a season of renewal, and as a homeowner, it’s easy to get swept up in the day-to-day of life. But maintaining your home is an important part of protecting the long-term value of your investment.So, whether you own a house already or you’re planning to become a homeowner this year, here are five essential spring home maintenance tasks you don’t want to overlook. Save this as your helpful resource to come back to year after year.1. Clean Your GuttersWinter weather can leave behind debris, like leaves and twigs, clogging your gutters. If water can’t flow freely, it can lead to roof...