So you’re starting to get serious about purchasing a home and you are socking away money for down payment! Way to go! A great target is to get to 20% down but there are loan options all the way down to $0 down. If you have started to make some strides on your savings plan,…
Category: Buying
5 Tips To Save For A Down Payment
Did you know that you can do 100% financing to purchase a home? Many purchasers still believe that in order to purchase a home, you MUST have at least 20% saved up for down payment. Actually, there are several loan options that allow for shoppers to do 100% financing (VA, USDA, and VHDA to name…
Things Your Realtor Can’t Tell You
Does it ever seem like you have specific questions that you ask your Realtor but they never seem to give you a straight answer? Sometimes you just want them to give their opinion or the inside scoop. As frustrating as it is, unfortunately, there are certain topics your agent just can’t stick their neck out…
How To Approach Your Landlord About Buying Your House
Renting a home is a great alternative for those who are new to an area and are not quite sure where they want to plant their roots. It’s also the first step towards becoming a homeowner while getting one’s finances in order. But what happens when you end up falling in love with the property…
How To Win A Multiple-Offer Situation In A Hot Market
You have finally found the house you want to make an offer on. However, there is a catch: showings don’t begin until Thursday and offers will be presented on Monday at noon after the open house on Sunday. You can assume that there will be multiple offers presented, but you know you must have this…
How To Prepare For Spring Real Estate
Whether you’re buying or selling, the spring real estate market can be a hectic and fast-paced season. The National Association of Realtors recently conducted a new consumer survey that predicts home values will continue to rise over the course of 2017. After an impressive year for the housing market in 2016, 62% of current homeowners believe it’s…