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...
by Marti Reeder | Aug 22, 2016 | Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Making an Offer, Market Conditions, Mortgage, PMI, Real Estate, Renting vs. Buying, Reporter
This week we are continuing our top 10 list of home buyer’s most frequently asked questions! 6. Why should I buy a home instead of rent one? A home is a long-term investment that gives you secure long-term housing and financial security. When you pay rent, that money...
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...
by Marti Reeder | Sep 28, 2015 | Credit, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Home Value, Renting vs. Buying, Reporter
There are many benefits to homeownership. One of the top ones is being able to protect yourself from rising rents and lock in your housing cost for the life of your mortgage. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) just released their findings of a study in which...
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 | Oct 3, 2014 | Renting vs. Buying, Reporter
If you are in the enviable position of owning a home as an investment property, renting that home to tenants could be a smart financial move for you – as long as you consider all of the costs involved. Here are some of the financial factors you should think about:...