Veterans and military members understand the power of preparation better than most. That’s good news considering most home buyers still lack a solid grasp of what it takes today to land a home loan. VA loans tend to feature more flexible … Continue reading →
http://www.realtor.com/advice/finance/with-rates-so-low-should-you-pay-off-your-mortgage/ With mortgage rates averaging less than 5% for the past five years—and 2015 set to become year No. 6 in that trend—there’s never been a better time to carry a mortgage into retirement, right? Not so fast. While it’s … Continue reading →
A common question is about the earnest money, or binder, deposit. The go-to answer is that this is an up-front deposit, placed in escrow, from buyer to seller so the seller knows the buyer is serious about the contract. The … Continue reading →
Sounds crazy, right? How could the weather affect which home you decide to buy? But viewing a home in different types of weather is important, and here’s why. • Rainy days. How will the property drain? Will the center of … Continue reading →
There is a long-standing myth that December is a horrible month to sell a home. But we believe it can be the best time of year to sell a home! You may ask why this is—and here’s what we’ve found. … Continue reading →
Sellers beware—full price may not actually be full price. Let me explain. Let’s say you are listed at (easy math) $100,000. You may believe that receiving an offer at that price is a full price sale. But wait, what if … Continue reading →
Quick Facts: • Median price decreased -4.8% vs. October 2015. • Existing home sales decreased -17.6% vs. October 2015. • Condo prices increased in price. Up 1.5% vs. October 2015. • Condo sales decreased -19.7% vs. October 2015. So let’s … Continue reading →
Some homes inspire, some homes are functional, and some homes are home! They say happiness doesn’t come in a bottle, but research has revealed that there are many ways to create joy in your home. Somewhat based on location, but … Continue reading →
Do your eyes glaze over when you think about math? At the mere mention of decimals, percentages, are you, perhaps, a little challenged? The lending aspect of a home purchase, the largest investment you may make in your lifetime, is … Continue reading →
