by Marti Reeder | Aug 15, 2016 | Credit, Down Payment, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Mortgage, PMI, Reporter
Prospective home buyers have a lot of questions about buying their first – or next – home. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions I hear from home buyers. 1. How do I get started? What’s the first step? Choose a Realtor®, not just a real estate...
by Marti Reeder | Jul 11, 2016 | Closing Costs, Credit, Disclosures, Down Payment, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Home Selling, Interest Rates, Mortgage, PMI, Reporter, Taxes, Taxes, Title Insurance
What You Need to Know about Mortgage & Closing Costs Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned homeowner ready for your next home, it is important to understand mortgage and closing costs. Here are some frequently asked questions to help you better...
by Marti Reeder | May 23, 2016 | Credit, Down Payment, Finance, Mortgage, Reporter
Mortgage talk is HOT on everyone’s minds right now – especially in the midst of the spring and summer buying season. Homes rarely stay on the market for long if they’re a hot buy — so here’s how to jump start your likelihood of getting a...
by Marti Reeder | Apr 25, 2016 | Down Payment, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Mortgage, PMI, Reporter
This is our third blog post to celebrate National Financial Literacy Month and to help put (or keep) you on the road to financial success. When buying a home, some lenders require a down payment of 20% of the home’s purchase price. However, many lenders offer loans...
by Marti Reeder | Apr 17, 2016 | Closing Costs, Credit, Down Payment, Finance, Interest Rates, Mortgage, Reporter
This is our second blog post to celebrate National Financial Literacy Month and to help put (or keep) you on the road to financial success. Shopping for a new home is such an exciting process – touring other homes, imagining yourself and your family living in them,...
by Marti Reeder | Mar 28, 2016 | Closing Costs, Down Payment, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Mortgage, Renting vs. Buying, Reporter
With 11 years as a Realtor® and 30 years of related industry experience, I’ve heard just about every question you can imagine from first-time homebuyers. Here are some of the most common questions I get along with the answers. I hope you find them helpful. Why should...