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...
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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...
Monday Market Update from Katie Reck
I just want to touch base about how the activity is right now in the market. Things are picking up, guys. Sun's out, apparently buyers are out too. Properties are hitting the market, lots of new things going on, great first-time buyer incentives. I can help you get...
How to Help Adult Children Buy Their First Home
For first-time buyers, it can be difficult to enter a booming real estate market and compete against established homeowners. Often, its simply getting into the market thats the hard part. But a little help can make a big difference. Thats why those who can afford to...
(VIDEO) A Brief Market Update
<TRANSCRIPT> This is Beth Brockette with Brockette Homes and Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors. Just wanted to hop on. It's been a little while since I've been on Facebook with an update. We were looking at last year's year-end information in regard to real estate and the...
4 Features That Boating Enthusiasts Look for in Real Estate
Whether you enjoy sailing, deep-sea fishing or simply anchoring at a nearby beach with family and friends, theres much to love about spending time on your boat. Of course, it helps when your house caters to this lifestyle, which is why boating enthusiasts often look...
4 Things to Know Before Putting Your Home on the Spring Market
As winter comes to an end, many homeowners are getting ready to put their property on the market and, it probably goes without saying, but this years spring market will be a little different from years past. Here are a few things to keep in mind when deciding if now...
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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...
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...
Monday Market Update from Katie Reck
I just want to touch base about how the activity is right now in the market. Things are picking up, guys. Sun's out, apparently buyers are out too. Properties are hitting the market, lots of new things going on, great first-time buyer incentives. I can help you get...
How to Help Adult Children Buy Their First Home
For first-time buyers, it can be difficult to enter a booming real estate market and compete against established homeowners. Often, its simply getting into the market thats the hard part. But a little help can make a big difference. Thats why those who can afford to...
(VIDEO) A Brief Market Update
<TRANSCRIPT> This is Beth Brockette with Brockette Homes and Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors. Just wanted to hop on. It's been a little while since I've been on Facebook with an update. We were looking at last year's year-end information in regard to real estate and the...
4 Features That Boating Enthusiasts Look for in Real Estate
Whether you enjoy sailing, deep-sea fishing or simply anchoring at a nearby beach with family and friends, theres much to love about spending time on your boat. Of course, it helps when your house caters to this lifestyle, which is why boating enthusiasts often look...
4 Things to Know Before Putting Your Home on the Spring Market
As winter comes to an end, many homeowners are getting ready to put their property on the market and, it probably goes without saying, but this years spring market will be a little different from years past. Here are a few things to keep in mind when deciding if now...