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 prepare for your home loan and […]
NOT Owning Your Home Can Cost You a Lot of Money
July 20, 2018 by ·
Owning a home has great financial benefits, yet many continue to rent! Today, let’s look at the financial reasons why owning a home of your own has been a part of the American Dream for as long as America has existed. Realtor.com recently reported that: “Buying remains the more attractive option in the long term – that remains […]
What Should You Look for In Your Real Estate Team?
July 15, 2018 by ·
How do you select the members of your team who are going to help make your dream of owning a home a reality? What should you be looking for? How do you know if you’ve found the right agent or lender? The most important characteristic that you should be looking for in your agent and […]
How to Prepare for Your Home Purchase
July 10, 2018 by ·
How to Prepare for Your Home Purchase Buyer Credit Approval is such a great way for homebuyers to prepare for their new home purchase. Since Underwriters are the only ones that can approve or deny a loan, having a Credit Approval on your home loan prior to shopping will give you the confidence that your loan […]
Message for Millennials
June 1, 2018 by ·
CNBC ran an article quoting self-made millionaire David Bach explaining that not purchasing a home is “the single biggest mistake millennials are making” because buying real estate is “an escalator to wealth.” Bach went on to explain: “If millennials don’t buy a home, their chances of actually having any wealth in this country are little […]
What Is Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)?
May 10, 2018 by ·
When it comes to buying a home, whether it is your first time or your fifth, it is always important to know all the facts. With the large number of mortgage programs available that allow buyers to purchase homes with down payments below 20%, you can never have too much information about Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI). What […]
Moving up Is MORE Affordable Now Than Almost Any Other Time in 40 Years
May 5, 2018 by ·
If you are considering selling your current home, to either move up to a larger home or into a home in an area that better suits your current family needs, great news was just revealed. Last week, Trulia posted a blog, Not Your Father’s Housing Market, which examined home affordability over the last 40+ years (1975-2016). Their research revealed […]
5 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Professional When Buying or Selling
April 30, 2018 by ·
Whether you are buying or selling a home it can be quite the adventure, which is why you need an experienced real estate professional to guide you on the path to achieving your ultimate goal. But in this world of instant gratification and internet searches, many sellers think that they can ‘For Sale by Owner’ or ‘FSBO.’ Here are […]
What is the Mortgage Process?
April 25, 2018 by ·
Some Highlights: Many buyers are purchasing a home with a down payment as little as 3%. You may qualify for a loan, even if you don’t have perfect credit. Take advantage of the knowledge of your local professionals who are there to help you determine how much you can afford. Karen Jones […]
Tax Return Depressing? Owning a Home Could Help
April 16, 2018 by ·
Tax time is here and either your tax return was not as large as you had hoped or, in some cases, you were told that you owed additional money to either the Federal or State government or both. One way to save on taxes is to own your own home. (Learn more from your Tax Advisor.) According to […]
