Closing costs are 2-5 percent of the purchase price of a home, resulting in an average of $3,700 in fees for paperwork required to buy a house. Thats a lot of money to come up with when you may have already put everything toward a down payment.Some fees from mortgage...
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What Determines Your Home’s Value?
The value of your home is influenced by price, time, and market conditions. As your local real estate professional, my goal is to assist you in the determination of the value of your home by giving you current, factual data on the market conditions and the average...
Pros and Cons of Purchasing a Historic Home
If you’re looking for a unique home, you may be considering buying a historic house.Here are the pros and cons of purchasing a historic home.ProsA Home With a Story " If living in a famous persons old property excites you, a historic home might be perfect.Unique...
Understanding Investment Properties: What You Should Know
Unlike a second home, where a homeowner lives for a portion of the year, an investment property is property that the homeowner uses to generate income, and in most cases,is not occupied by the homeowner at any time. Trying to figure out if your next home falls under...
Tips for Veterans Buying a Home with VA Loan
For veterans or service members looking to buy a home with a Veterans Affairs loan, there are some extra steps to take and home condition requirements that arent needed with other types of loans.The home must be safe, clean, in good condition and move-in ready, partly...
The Many Benefits of a Good Hobby
Published with permission from RISMedia.
Figuring Out How Much Monthly Mortgage You Can Afford
When applying for a home loan, it’s important to keep in mind how much monthly mortgage you can afford. Through the approval process, lenders will factor in your credit score, income and other financial data to determine the maximum loan amount youre eligible for, and...
4 Non-Traditional Ways to Finance a Home
A 30- or 15-year, fixed-rate mortgage with the same payment amounts each month is one of the most common ways to buy a home"but not everyone can qualify for a traditional mortgage, or has the money set aside for a sizable down payment so they can get a low-interest...
Packing 101: Tips and Tricks to Help Make Moving Day a Breeze
So you’ve decided to make the big move, and now it’s time to put everything in boxes. First you think big-picture (furniture), and then you think small-picture and realize you own much more than you ever imaged. Packing can be a daunting task, but with some extra...
3 Questions About Interest Rates
If you’re shopping for a home loan, you’re likely focusing on interest rates. Below are a handful of questions you may have about the art of the interest rate.How are interest rates determined? Interest rates are influenced by shifting economic indicators in your...
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Some Home-Closing Costs Are Worth Negotiating
Closing costs are 2-5 percent of the purchase price of a home, resulting in an average of $3,700 in fees for paperwork required to buy a house. Thats a lot of money to come up with when you may have already put everything toward a down payment.Some fees from mortgage...
What Determines Your Home’s Value?
The value of your home is influenced by price, time, and market conditions. As your local real estate professional, my goal is to assist you in the determination of the value of your home by giving you current, factual data on the market conditions and the average...
Pros and Cons of Purchasing a Historic Home
If you’re looking for a unique home, you may be considering buying a historic house.Here are the pros and cons of purchasing a historic home.ProsA Home With a Story " If living in a famous persons old property excites you, a historic home might be perfect.Unique...
Understanding Investment Properties: What You Should Know
Unlike a second home, where a homeowner lives for a portion of the year, an investment property is property that the homeowner uses to generate income, and in most cases,is not occupied by the homeowner at any time. Trying to figure out if your next home falls under...
Tips for Veterans Buying a Home with VA Loan
For veterans or service members looking to buy a home with a Veterans Affairs loan, there are some extra steps to take and home condition requirements that arent needed with other types of loans.The home must be safe, clean, in good condition and move-in ready, partly...
The Many Benefits of a Good Hobby
Published with permission from RISMedia.
Figuring Out How Much Monthly Mortgage You Can Afford
When applying for a home loan, it’s important to keep in mind how much monthly mortgage you can afford. Through the approval process, lenders will factor in your credit score, income and other financial data to determine the maximum loan amount youre eligible for, and...
4 Non-Traditional Ways to Finance a Home
A 30- or 15-year, fixed-rate mortgage with the same payment amounts each month is one of the most common ways to buy a home"but not everyone can qualify for a traditional mortgage, or has the money set aside for a sizable down payment so they can get a low-interest...
Packing 101: Tips and Tricks to Help Make Moving Day a Breeze
So you’ve decided to make the big move, and now it’s time to put everything in boxes. First you think big-picture (furniture), and then you think small-picture and realize you own much more than you ever imaged. Packing can be a daunting task, but with some extra...
3 Questions About Interest Rates
If you’re shopping for a home loan, you’re likely focusing on interest rates. Below are a handful of questions you may have about the art of the interest rate.How are interest rates determined? Interest rates are influenced by shifting economic indicators in your...