by Marti Reeder | Oct 30, 2017 | Closing Costs, Credit, Down Payment, Finance, Home Buying, Home Ownership, Interest Rates, Market Conditions, Mortgage, Pre-Approval, Real Estate
You and your family are thinking of buying a new home – or your next one – in 2018. There are things you can do now to prepare yourself. Here are seven steps to get you ready for this exciting move! Check your credit score. Target a credit score of 740 or...
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 | 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...