by Marti Reeder | Oct 17, 2016 | Budgeting, Down Payment, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Home Value, Making an Offer, Market Conditions, Mortgage, Real Estate
Right now we are in a seller’s real estate market, because the number of homebuyers exceeds the number of homes for sale. This means that, to buy your dream home, you need to stand apart from other home buyers. Not only do you need to have professional...
by Marti Reeder | Jun 6, 2016 | Credit, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Mortgage, Reporter
There are all kinds of terms thrown around when it comes to buying a home. Two of these terms are “pre-qualified” and “pre-approved.” While these terms are similar, they are, in fact, very different. Let’s talk about the differences. Pre-qualification Being...
by Marti Reeder | Dec 7, 2015 | Budgeting, Credit, Finance, Reporter, Seasonal
With so many people on your gift list, it’s easy to get carried away with holiday shopping. However, overspending can negatively impact your credit score, which can affect your home buying ability, if you’re not careful. Here are some tips to keep your budget and...
by Marti Reeder | Oct 26, 2015 | Budgeting, Closing Costs, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Inspection, Mortgage, Reporter
Whether it is your first home or your third one, you don’t want to make costly mistakes when buying a home. Here are six mistakes that you can avoid with a little time, effort and knowledge: Not checking your credit score. If you don’t know to expect with your credit...
by Marti Reeder | Oct 5, 2015 | Credit, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Mortgage, Reporter
Last month we talked about how a low credit score can affect your ability to qualify for a home loan and purchase your next home. Today we’re going to talk about how to improve your credit score with these 6 tips! Stay on top of payments. While this seems obvious,...