In a perfect world, as a homebuyer, you would have 20 percent of the purchase price of your home set aside for a down payment. But we don’t live in a perfect world, and while it’s certainly nice to have a sizable down payment at the start of your home search, it’s by no means…
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Why you need to hire a REALTOR®
Listed here are 184 typical actions, research steps, procedures, processes and review stages in a successful residential real estate transaction that are normally provided by full service real estate brokerages in return for their sales commission. Depending on the transaction, some may take minutes, hours, or even days to complete, while some may not be…
As Renting Becomes More and More Unaffordable, Homeownership Is On The Rise
When people think “affordable housing,” they typically think of renting. However, that’s no longer the case. According to Realtor.com’s most recent Market Outlook Report (from September 2017), rents rose year-over-year in an astonishing 78% of counties across the US. In fact, renting has become so unaffordable, it’s officially become more expensive than homeownership. According to…
184 Things REALTORs® Do To Earn Their Commission
Listed here are 184 typical actions, research steps, procedures, processes and review stages in a successful residential real estate transaction that are normally provided by full service real estate brokerages in return for their sales commission. Depending on the transaction, some may take minutes, hours, or even days to complete, while some may not be…
3 Reasons Your Real Estate Agent WANTS You To Bother Them
Real estate agents hear this all the time… “I wish I had called you before. But I just didn’t want to bother you. I know you’re busy…” …after it is too late. There are times when you might feel like you shouldn’t “bother” the real estate agent you know. (Could be your friend, a neighbor,…
Mortgage Rates Predicted To Rise In 2018. If You Want To Buy, Now Is The Time
Buying a home is about to get a lot more expensive. According to a recent report from Freddie Mac, mortgage interest rates are predicted to rise in 2018. The rate for a 30-yr fixed-rate mortgage was 3.9% in Q4 of 2017, and it is forecasted to jump an entire percentage point to 4.9% by the…
9 Feelings That are Totally Normal When You Sell Your House
All of these feelings are completely normal! If you have questions, ask your REALTOR® for guidance and advice. That’s why we’re here! Please click on the link below to see the graphic. 9 Feelings That are Totally Normal When You Sell Your House Selling a home has its moments of joy and frustration. Here’s what…
Pre Approval Letter – Where Your Home Search Begins
You just found a house that you LOVE. You call your favorite REALTOR® (wink, wink) and I ask you to forward your pre approval letter to me. OH NO! You don’t have a pre approval letter. Get one ASAP! Most real estate agents will not show you houses until you are pre approved. I will…