by Marti Reeder | Sep 21, 2015 | Credit, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Interest Rates, Reporter
Credit is an important factor when buying a home, whether it is your first home or your fifth. Here’s how credit can affect your getting the home of your dreams. Credit scores affect interest rates. Your credit score will determine the interest rate you receive. The...
by Marti Reeder | Jul 13, 2015 | Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Interest Rates, Market Conditions, Mortgage, Moving, Real Estate, Renting vs. Buying, Reporter, Seasonal
It’s summertime, and the housing market is HOT, HOT, HOT! For families, this is often the best time of year to buy. The kids are out of school, and you can purchase a home and get settled in before the start of the new school year. If that doesn’t convince you, here...
by Marti Reeder | Jun 22, 2015 | Budgeting, Finance, Interest Rates, Mortgage, Reporter, Taxes
If you are a first-time homebuyer, the prospect of buying a home is an exciting one. You are finally ready to say good-bye to your landlord and to have your monthly payment go to something you can call your own. But that monthly check covers more than just paying for...
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 | Oct 14, 2014 | Finance, Interest Rates, Reporter
Realtor.com, a resource offered by the National Association of Realtors®, has some great tips about home financing, ideal for helping buyers and sellers educate themselves on the ins and outs of mortgages, closing costs and more. Here are 6 tips for getting the right...
by Marti Reeder | Jul 17, 2014 | Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Interest Rates, Renting vs. Buying, Reporter
Turning the key in a lock that no landlord has access to, reading in a hammock in your own backyard, or painting your dining room bright red – what could be more exciting than making the leap from renter to first-time homeowner? Making the decision to buy a home...