Some Highlights: Interest rates are projected to increase steadily heading into 2020. The higher your interest rate, the more money you will end up paying for your home and the higher your monthly payment will be. Rates are still low right now – don’t wait until they hit 5% to start searching for your dream home!
How strong is your credit? Cleaning up your credit is essential before you make any major financial moves. Having a bad score can hurt your chances of being able to open a credit card, apply for a loan, purchase a car, or rent an apartment. It is especially important to have clean credit before you… Read More Get Your Credit Score in Shape Before Buying a Home
The federal reserve recently raised interest rates, and if you have an Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM), it may be a good time to consider refinancing your home. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to whether your should refinance, so here are a few of the main considerations. How long does your introductory rate last? Most ARMs have… Read More Refinancing: The Right Move?
Now that you know you want to buy a house, how do you know how much you can afford and if you can qualify for a loan? The way to get started is to go through the pre-qualification and pre-approval process with a lending specialist. Pre-Qualification versus Pre-Approval Pre-Qualification is how much money a bank… Read More The Pre-Qualification & Pre-Approval Processes
Get pre-qualified with a lending specialist Shop for your dream home with an accomplished real estate professional Choose a top 2 list Place an offer on #1 Be prepared for a counter offer Sign and date the effective contract Take note of the option period Order inspections and negotiate repairs Terminate or proceed with… Read More Home Buying Process 10 Steps to Buying a Home
Here is the second installment of our guide to home buying, and it’s another list. These 5 buying tips will save you time, money, and headaches. Get Pre-Qualified – before you can seriously consider purchasing a home, it’s important to know exactly how much you can afford. This can be the scariest part of the… Read More 5 BUYING TIPS WHEN PURCHASING A HOME
We all love lists, so here are 10 good reasons to buy a home. This is the first in a series that will serve as a guide to the home buying process – stay tuned. Quality of Life – Home ownership is part of a better quality of life for most buyers. The quality of our living… Read More TOP 10 REASONS TO BUY A HOME
Are you considering buying a property as a second home or investment? Perhaps you are looking for a small cottage or apartment where you can escape for vacation, or maybe you want to have another home closer to family. Maybe you want to rent out your second property and make a steady income from your… Read More Tips for Getting a Mortgage on Your Second Property
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Listing Expert uses online marketing & insider network to get top dollar for homes.
Listing Expert uses online marketing & insider network to get top dollar for homes.
Listing Expert uses online marketing & insider network to get top dollar for homes.
Listing Expert uses online marketing & insider network to get top dollar for homes.
Meredith Catrett 