real estate tips: Have You Put Aside Enough for Closing Costs?
- 10/05/16 12:54 AM
There are many potential homebuyers, and even sellers, who believe that you need at least a 20% down payment in order to buy a home, or move on to their next home. Time after time, we have dispelled this myth by showing that there are many loan programs that allow you to put down as little as 3% (or 0% with a VA loan). If you have saved up your down payment and are ready to start your home search, one other piece of the puzzle is to make sure that you have saved enough for your closing costs. Freddie … (2 comments)
real estate tips: Think You Should FSBO? 5 Reasons to Think Again!
- 10/02/16 11:58 PM
In today’s market, with home prices rising and a lack of inventory, some homeowners may consider trying to sell their home on their own, known in the industry as a For Sale by Owner (FSBO). There are several reasons why this might not be a good idea for the vast majority of sellers. Here are the top five reasons: 1. Exposure to Prospective Buyers Recent studies have shown that 88% of buyers search online for a home. That is in comparison to only 21% looking at print newspaper ads. Most real estate agents have an internet strategy to promote the sale of your … (3 comments)
real estate tips: 5 Stats That Prove the Real Estate Market Is Getting Stronger
- 09/22/16 02:46 AM
Posted on September 22nd, 2016 Whenever there is talk about an improving housing market, some begin to show concern that we may be headed toward another housing bubble that will be followed by a crash similar to the one we saw last decade. Here are five data points that show the housing market will continue to recover, and that a new housing crisis is not about to take shape. 1) Mortgage availability is increasing, but is nowhere near the levels we saw in 2004-2006. A buyer’s chances of being approved for a mortgage have increased over the last three years; That’s good news for … (4 comments)
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