Posts Tagged ‘home buying’
What do you ask your Realtor?
For every journey, there is a guide. With over 3 million licensed realtors in the U.S., finding a real estate agent isn’t hard. ✔️✔️ But finding one that you can vibe with? It can be a challenge. 🤔 Working with an agent who is experienced and trustworthy is paramount in ensuring your property sells at…
Read MoreBuyer Tip – Do not max out your budget!
Maxing out your home buying budget can be tempting especially after pre-approval, but it can also cause plenty of financial risk down the road. Making sure you leave yourself enough room for other financial goals is sure to help you in the long term. A rule of thumb to keep in mind when purchasing your…
Read MoreCLOSING PROCESS – THING TO AVOID WHEN BUYING A HOME
When closing on a house, it is SO important to keep your financial situation as steady and normal as possible.
Read More12 Must-Do Home Maintenance Tips For Spring
Ah, spring! The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and the windows are finally open! Now is definitely the time to take a realistic look at your home’s exterior (and all that goes with it), and do the necessary cleaning, or make repairs or replacements. Winter can be harsh, but springtime is all about…
Read MoreDo You Hate When Real Estate Agents Ask You This Question?
Have you ever gone to an open house? Or called a real estate agent about a listing you see? Maybe e-mail an agent about a property he/she has listed? You just want to check out a house. Maybe you’re just curious. Or, maybe you’re even pretty serious about buying a house. Doesn’t matter. All you’re…
Read More4 Tips For Buying Your First Home
If “Buy my first home” is at the top of your list of life goals, here are 4 tips to getting those papers signed and having the keys in your hand. 1. Clean Up Your Credit Your credit score is one of the main factors that determines whether you get a loan to purchase your…
Read MoreCondos v. Single Family Homes – Which is Truly Right for Your Lifestyle?
Everybody knows the statistics. Most, but not all, people want to live in single family homes. Condos and townhouses are for “the newlywed and nearly dead.” But if all other things are equal, such as price, which kind of dwelling really fits your lifestyle? Of course, there are the obvious answers to this question. If…
Read More7 Budgeting Tips To Help You Buy Your First Home
So you’ve decided to purchase your first home. Congratulations! Purchasing a home is a huge decision, and it can be one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences of your life. But purchasing a home requires capital, and if your savings account is looking a little trim, it means that you will have to do…
Read MoreWhy Fall Might Be The Best Time To Buy A Home
A lot of people think the best time to buy a house is during the Spring market. And, it is… …in the sense that more houses are listed for sale in the Spring. But, there’s also a heck of a lot more buyers trying to buy those listings. The thing is, some of the houses listed back…
Read MoreWhat Or Who Are Fannie And Freddie, Anyway?
If you are a home buyer or seller, or pay any attention whatsoever to the housing market, you have probably heard about “Fannie” and “Freddie.” Fannie stands for Fannie Mae but is really the acronym – FNMA – For Federal National Mortgage Association. Freddie is for Freddie Mac, or FHLMC, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage…
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