home buying process: The do's and don'ts of Buyers Research - 11/15/16 06:00 AM
Where to begin your research
I try to give real life situations so that looking for a home becomes easier. Often buyers will vacation in an area before deciding to move there. This is a good way to know what the cost of living in that particular area is. You should also be aware of climate and will it agree with you year round, or just for certain months. One of the main things I have found is that people seem to think they can buy a home cheaply in Florida. I would like to remind you get what you pay for. … (0 comments)

home buying process: Should you buy a Home Now? - 10/02/16 03:02 AM
How do I determine if now is a good time to buy?We can help you determine if you are in a good position to buy a home. I like to start with the payment that you would be comfortable with, and work all the numbers back. 

Qualifying for a MortgageWorking with local lenders is a good start. I will have my buyers get qualified before showing them properties. Recently I had a new buyer that qualified for $50,000 more than what they had thought they would qualify for. I have also had clients that had to clear up some credit issues prior to … (1 comments)