First-Time Home Buyer Series - Part 2
Posted on Mar 02, 2026 in Buying
Part 2 of our First-Time Home Buyer Series
Now that your "financial house" is built, it’s time for the fun part: house hunting. But here’s a secret from the team at Urban Nest: the most successful buyers aren’t the ones who see the most houses, they’re the ones who know exactly...
First-Time Home Buyer Series - Part 1
Posted on Feb 02, 2026 in Buying
The Urban Nest Guide: Getting Your "Financial House" in Order
Part 1 of our First-Time Home Buyer SeriesSo, you’ve decided 2026 is the year you stop paying your landlord’s mortgage and start paying your own. Congratulations! It’s an exciting—and admittedly a bit daunting—milestone.At Urban Nest, we see many buyers make the mistake of starting their...
Avoid Bidding Burnout!
Posted on Feb 24, 2016 in Buying
Did you know the more homes you bid on and lose, the more likely you are to pay too much for a home? Here’s a primer on the phenomenon of “bidding burnout” and what you can do to avoid it.
As real estate markets continue to improve, and the neighborhood you’ve had your eye on is suddenly the “hot spot” on the map, there’s a real risk you could end u...