Your Easy Home Buying Budget For most people creating a budget is like going to the dentist – generally good for your health but never fun. Getting started is the hardest part but the good news is that there are free online tools that help get the job done quickly and...
The Four Seasons of Hendersonville NC Hendersonville, NC is nicknamed the city of four seasons. The seasons are relatively mild as compared with the Midwest and Northeast parts of the U.S. Regardless of the month or seasons, there are plenty of things to see and do...
Find Your Perfect Neighborhood without Leaving Your Seat Location, location, location. That’s the mantra of real estate. The challenge becomes how do you determine your ideal location to relocate if you don’t live near that area? Thankfully there are many ways to get...
Your Credit Score has a Big Impact on Loan Costs Whether you realize it or not, there is a three-digit number associated with your name that has a big impact on your financial life. It is your credit score. There are many types of credit scores, and even versions...
Hendersonville NC School Rankings Henderson county has 23 district (public) schools and two charter schools. As of the 2016-2017 school years, Henderson County had 23 schools serving a total of 13,320 students. The county report card can be viewed and downloaded here....
Tips for Hiring a Moving Company It is easy to get wrapped up in all the details of selling your home that you forget to plan for moving out! Don’t let this catch you off guard, particularly if you are selling in the peak months of April to August, or you may have a...
Home Buying Ratios and Costs There are many costs that come with buying a home beyond the sale price listed. Each of these costs can vary greatly by location, type of loan, and strength of negotiations, just to name a few. Conservatively, the minimum upfront costs...
What Type of Home is Right for You? A condo, townhome, or single family home? Home buying is a bit like Goldilocks and the Three Bears. You must weigh the pros and cons and test which one is the best fit for you. The price, amount of control, and what is owned are the...
Anyone can buy a home on their own simply by negotiating an agreement with a seller. Why, though, would you leave your biggest purchase to chance? That’s just asking for trouble either now or in the future. Buying real estate requires professionals who, in most cases,...
The mortgage application process, even for pre-approval, requires a lot of financial and background information. Remember the lender will also ask you to authorize a “hard” credit check which will temporarily reduce your credit score which won’t have an impact unless...
