Buyer Basics, Mortgage 101, Real Estate
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...
Buyer Basics, Home Buying 101, Real Estate
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...
Buyer Basics, Home Buying 101, Real Estate
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,...
Buyer Basics, Mortgage 101
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...
Home Buying 101, Real Estate
Finding the right real estate agent for your goals is crucial to having the best home buying experience. The agent should look out for your interests (code of ethics), have expert knowledge of the area, understand your goals, and negotiate the best terms on your...
Real Estate, Savvy Seller
Hiring the right real estate agent to sell your home is crucial. The decision could be worth thousands of dollars. A good agent will know how to price your home correctly, find potential buyers, negotiate the deal, and work within your timetable and goals. Types of...
Real Estate, Savvy Seller
Savvy sellers know that the best way to sell their home quickly is to make it look like move-in ready. Most people cannot see past what is in front of them and lack the creativity to imagine what a room and a home could be, instead just focusing on what it is now....
