by Marti Reeder | May 22, 2017 | Appraisal, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Home Value, Interest Rates, Mortgage, PMI, Pre-Approval
Continued from May 15, 2017 Buying a home can be a daunting and complex process, but it doesn’t have to be. With the right Realtor, you can feel confident that you are being well represented and that she has your back. It can also help to understand real estate lingo....
by Marti Reeder | May 8, 2017 | Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Interest Rates, Mortgage, Pricing a Home
Are you thinking about buying a home this year, but aren’t certain because it is a seller’s market? Are you waiting because home inventory is low and you are waiting for the perfect house? Here is one good reason to reconsider that plan — interest...
by Marti Reeder | Apr 24, 2017 | Closing Costs, Credit, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Interest Rates, Making an Offer, Market Conditions, Misc., Mortgage, Real Estate
With home inventory so low, homes are selling quickly and above the asking price, in many cases. Here is some sound advice to help first-time homebuyers purchase a home in this sellers’ market: Get pre-approved from a mortgage lender. Whether you go...
by Marti Reeder | Jan 2, 2017 | Appraisal, Budgeting, Closing Costs, Down Payment, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Inspection, Interest Rates, Mortgage, Taxes, Taxes, Title Insurance
Many homebuyers and home sellers believe they need at least a 20% down payment in order to buy a home or to move on to their next home. There are many loan programs where you can put down as little as 3% – or even 0% with a VA loan. If you have saved up your...
by Marti Reeder | Dec 30, 2016 | Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Home Selling, Interest Rates, Market Conditions, News, Real Estate
It might be the holiday season, but it is still a great time to buy a home, especially with interest rates slowly inching upward. Look at these stats from the National Association of Realtors:
by Marti Reeder | Dec 26, 2016 | Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Interest Rates, Market Conditions, Mortgage, Real Estate, Renting vs. Buying
As the temperature in many areas of the country starts to cool down, you might think that the housing market will do the same. This couldn’t be further from the truth! Here are 4 reasons you should consider buying your dream home this winter instead of waiting for...