In many markets across the country, the number of buyers searching for their dream homes greatly outnumbers the number of homes for sale. This has led to a competitive marketplace where buyers often need to stand out. One way to show you are serious about buying your dream home is to get Buyer Credit Approved for a mortgage […]
Before You Make an Offer, Here Are 4 Tips for Success!
January 31, 2018 by ·
Are you ready to make 2018 the year of homeownership? Before you start searching for that perfect house to call home, understanding your Buying Strategy and having your team prepared to execute to the Buying Strategy is an important step to take.Finding a REALTOR that is a good negotiator is also an important step, as you’ll most […]
Should Boomers Buy or Rent after Selling?
January 20, 2018 by ·
In a recent CNBC article, it was reported that many baby boomers are selling their current homes and moving into rentals, rather than purchasing another home. “Between 2009 and 2015, the number of renters aged 55 or above rose 28 percent, while those aged 34 or younger only increased 3 percent… Meanwhile, more than 5 million baby […]
How Rising Prices Will Help You Build Family Wealth in 2018
January 15, 2018 by ·
Over the next five years, home prices are expected to appreciate on average by 3.35% per year and to grow by 24.34% cumulatively, according to Pulsenomics’ most recent Home Price Expectation Survey. So, what does this mean for homeowners and their equity position? As an example, let’s assume a young couple purchases and closes on a $250,000 home this […]
There’s More to a Bubble Than Rising Home Prices
January 10, 2018 by ·
What truly causes a housing bubble and the inevitable crash? For the best explanation, let’s go to a person who correctly called the last housing bubble – a year before it happened. “A bubble requires both overvaluation based on fundamentals and speculation. It is natural to focus on an asset’s fundamental value, but the real key […]
Why Is There So Much Paperwork to Sign to Get a Mortgage?
January 6, 2018 by ·
We are often asked why there is so much paperwork mandated by the bank for a mortgage loan application when buying a home today. It seems that the bank needs to know everything about us and requires three separate sources to validate each and every entry on the application form. Many buyers are being told by friends and […]
Thinking About Buying? Know Your Credit Score
December 20, 2017 by ·
Knowing your credit score or getting a recent copy of your credit report is one of the first steps that you can take toward knowing how ready you are to start the home buying process. Make sure all the information listed on your report is accurate and work to correct any mistakes. The higher your […]
Owning a Home Makes Sense
December 10, 2017 by ·
The American Dream of homeownership is alive and well. Recent reports show that the US homeownership rate has rebounded from recent lows and is headed in the right direction. The personal reasons to own differ for each buyer, but there are many basic similarities. Today we want to talk about the top 5 financial reasons you should own […]
Don’t Let Fear Stop You from Applying for a Mortgage
December 5, 2017 by ·
A considerable number of potential buyers shy away from jumping into the real estate market due to their uncertainty about the buying process. A specific cause for concern tends to be mortgage qualification. For many, the mortgage process can be scary, but it doesn’t have to be. In order to qualify in today’s market, […]
Why Is There So Much Paperwork to Sign to Get a Mortgage?
November 25, 2017 by ·
We are often asked why there is so much paperwork mandated by the lenders for a mortgage loan application when buying a home today. It seems that the lender needs to know everything about the borrower and requires separate sources to validate each and every entry on the application form. Many buyers are being told by friends and family that the […]