Make Your Best Offer On A Home
Your purchase offer can be considered a “blueprint for the final sale” of a home. It contains all of the items that will serve as a guide to the final agreement, including things such as the purchase price offered, the down payment, the loan amount, the deposit, and contingencies. If the seller agrees to almost […]
Homeownership Myths Debunked
Making the transition from renter to homeowner can be overwhelming. With so much information available to those looking to purchase, how do you know what is accurate? That’s why it is so important to work with a trusted mortgage planner to determine when the right time is for you to purchase and how much house […]
Preparing Your Home For Appraisal
A home appraisal is an estimated value of what a home is worth based on a variety of factors, such as what comparable homes in the area have been sold for as well as the condition of the home. As a mandatory requirement prior to closing on a home, lenders will order an appraisal to certify that […]
Buying an Old House Has Its Challenges. Here’s How to Decide If It’s Right for You
My husband and I bought our house in 1989. On the day we closed, the house was 164 years old. That’s right, our home was built in 1825. If these horsehair plaster walls could talk, what rich stories they could tell. When we first saw the house, my husband Phil wasn’t convinced it was right […]
How To Save Money During Inflation: 8 Tips For Surviving Economic Uncertainty
You’ve seen the headlines – and the rising prices. Inflation is the highest it’s been in 40 years, and the conflict in Ukraine will likely drive further spikes in the cost of gas and goods. All of this, while we are still battling a pandemic. It’s understandable to become overwhelmed by the increasing cost of living […]
70% of Homebuyers Regret Waiting. Here Are 7 Expert Tips For Beating FOMO
Rising mortgage rates and home prices have made 2022 a great time to be a homeowner and a tough time to be a homebuyer, which has led to a wave of FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) amongst homebuyers. In fact, nearly 70% of respondents regret waiting to buy or refinance their home when rates were […]
