Posts Tagged ‘buy a home’
Homeownership and Recession
A housing crisis is not the same as a recession. The only thing that every homeowner in today’s market has to know is that. Experts are sounding the recession alarm everywhere you turn, but even if this were to be the case, a slowdown in the economy wouldn’t always indicate a decline in the value…
Read MoreWhat’s a Necessary Down Payment
Coming up with enough cash for a down payment to buy a house is the BIGGEST roadblock for most prospective home buyers and one of the most asked questions I get. So how much do you really need? Let’s discuss. There’s a common misconception that, as a homebuyer, you need to come up with 20% of…
Read MoreQuestions to Ask Before Buying a Home
Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned pro, buying a home is a big deal. It’s easy to fall so in love with a house that you lose sight of the more practical questions you should be asking: does it have a termite infestation? Will the ceiling leak every time it rains? Are the…
Read MoreWant a Bigger Home?
Are you dreaming of extra rooms or a more functional floorplan in your home? Maybe it’s time to make that move… If you’ll be able to work remotely for the long-term or your overall needs have just simply changed, it’s a great time to sell your house and move up. Why? With mortgage rates still…
Read MoreRenting Vs. Buying
Whether to rent or buy the place where you live is a major decision. And you’re wondering if you should stop renting and buy a house too. Your dog wants a yard, your kids want a playground, and you wouldn’t mind a garage and an office. There’s only one problem: You aren’t sure you…
Read MoreBenefits of Owning a Home
More than ever, our homes have become an integral part of our lives. Today they are much more than the houses we live in. They’re evolving into our workplaces, schools for our children, and safe havens that provide shelter, stability, and protection for our families through the evolving health crisis. DID YOU KNOW? Today, 65.3% of…
Read MorePurchasing a Home in the Summer
Thinking about purchasing a home this summer? Summer is the sunniest time of year! It is a great time for exploring new neighborhoods and dreaming about those future backyard BBQs. Before you start any serious browsing though, it’s important to understand what the housing market is like for buyers right now. It is also…
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