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 15, 2017 | Closing Costs, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Home Value, Misc.
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. Here is part one of a...
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 | Mar 6, 2017 | Credit, Down Payment, Finance, Mortgage, Pre-Approval
Unless you’ve got a trust fund or buckets of cash lying around, if you want to buy a home this year, you’ll need a mortgage. Here are 5 tips to help you find a mortgage that meets your needs: Find out how much of a down payment you need to save. Down payments vary...
by Marti Reeder | Feb 20, 2017 | Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Home Selling, Making an Offer, Market Conditions, Offer, Pre-Approval, Pricing a Home, Real Estate
Home buyers: If you want to buy a home now, the demand is strong, so you’ll have to differentiate yourself from other buyers to make your offer stand out. Ideally, you’ll get pre-approved so you know how much you can afford to spend – and how much...