by Marti Reeder | Aug 15, 2016 | Credit, Down Payment, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Mortgage, PMI, Reporter
Prospective home buyers have a lot of questions about buying their first – or next – home. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions I hear from home buyers. 1. How do I get started? What’s the first step? Choose a Realtor®, not just a real estate...
by Marti Reeder | Jul 11, 2016 | Closing Costs, Credit, Disclosures, Down Payment, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Home Selling, Interest Rates, Mortgage, PMI, Reporter, Taxes, Taxes, Title Insurance
What You Need to Know about Mortgage & Closing Costs Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned homeowner ready for your next home, it is important to understand mortgage and closing costs. Here are some frequently asked questions to help you better...
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,...