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 →
Buying a home is exciting and complex, as well time-consuming and costly, unless you know what you are doing and use the best information and resources at hand. We represent buyers throughout the entire home buying process. From the military … Continue reading →
