by Marti Reeder | Oct 26, 2015 | Budgeting, Closing Costs, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Inspection, Mortgage, Reporter
Whether it is your first home or your third one, you don’t want to make costly mistakes when buying a home. Here are six mistakes that you can avoid with a little time, effort and knowledge: Not checking your credit score. If you don’t know to expect with your credit...
by Marti Reeder | May 26, 2015 | Closing Costs, Credit, Disclosures, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Insurance, Reporter, Taxes, Title Insurance
When you’re planning to buy a home, you’ve already saved your down payment and maybe some money toward closing costs, but there are many costs that homebuyers don’t necessarily plan for, especially first-time homebuyers. Here are 10 common closing costs you should...
by Marti Reeder | Apr 19, 2015 | Closing Costs, Credit, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Interest Rates, Real Estate, Reporter, Taxes
Are you ready to upgrade your starter home to one that will house your growing family? Or maybe you’re ready to buy the home of your dreams, complete with a master suite, 3-car garage, gazebo and hot tub? Realtor.com offers this 10-step guide to financing the perfect...
by Marti Reeder | Jun 23, 2014 | Closing Costs, Disclosures, Finance, Reporter
According to the National Association of REALTORS®, only 9% of homeowners in 2012 sold their home without the services of a real estate professional, and only 12% of homebuyers purchased their home without the help of a real estate professional. With so many people...