home buying Archives - Melissa Tucci

Saving for a Downpayment

Saving for a down payment is probably at the top of your mind when you start the home-buying process. However, you can still have concerns regarding the process, such as how much to save and how to get started. If you identify with that, your down payment might be more affordable than you initially imagined. …

SINGLE HOME BUYER

Homeownership isn’t simply for suburban married couples just starting out on life’s journey together, despite what some of our most prominent cultural myths might have you believe. Everyone requires housing, and while renting has become more popular over time, buying a home remains a top objective for many Americans. Homeownership is not restricted to married…

What’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…

Questions 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…

Taxes & stimulus: Help Homeownership?

Many Americans look forward to the tax season because they’re expecting a tax refund from Uncle Sam. Last year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) sent $324 billion back to taxpayers. “Nearly 8 out of 10 received a tax refund worth an average of $2,895”, according to Business Insider. This average does vary by state but provides an idea…

Benefits of Homeownership 2021

We’ve all heard it before, and I have even said it before: buying a home is part of the American dream. It can initially be more expensive to own a home than rent (depending on circumstances), but there are multiple benefits of buying a home that you can’t get from renting. Read on to learn…

THERE ARE BUYERS FOR YOUR HOUSE

Around this time each year, many homeowners decide to wait until after the holidays to sell their houses. Similarly, others who already have their homes on the market remove their listings until the spring. Let’s unpack the top reasons why selling your house now, or keeping it on the market this season, is the best…

Benefits 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…

Buying a Home in your 20’s

Nowadays buying a home in your 20’s might seem like a dream, between entry-level salaries, college loans, and the desire to just be young and have fun. 20-somethings definitely believe homeownership is beyond their reach. Fun fact though, millennials are increasingly opting to buy a house in their 20s, as an investment and to…

Know the Home Inspection

When it comes to buying a home, what you see isn’t exactly what you get. No matter how much buyers love your property, a home inspection that reveals significant problems can turn them off. There are numerous red flags that can pop up when getting inspected. Make sure you have a leg up and try and avoid any…