buying: Will it take you 53 years to buy a home ?
- 11/01/11 02:36 AM
Will it take you 53 years to buy a home ? Have you thought about buying a home and been putting it off? Why ? I ask because besides the tax benefits, low interest rates and all the good things comes with home ownership you will be may also decide to use it as a retirement tool. I know crazy thought. But if your renting now, 53 years from now it will be paid off and yours. And guess what odds are you'll be retired....................yes you . Take a look at Jack and Freda, what if they did things differently
We all know that on a daily bases we have clients that will ask questions. Some have an idea of what there looking for and some have heard rumors about different subjects and would like to get involved or informed on it. It can be selling, buying, programs, foreclosures, short sales and the list goes on. Now when you answer the question, do you just answer or do you educate.
I mean really take the time to let your client or someone who is not yet a client understand what your talking about. … (3 comments)
buying: Purchasing A Home, Step by Step and the Definitions you will encounter. Part 6...........
- 08/29/11 07:15 AM
Purchasing A Home, Step by Step and the Definitions you will encounter. Part 6........... The Negotiations O.K. So we have made our offer now what? We wait. Wait for what ? A response to your offer. Why is it taking so long ? Well people looking to sell their homes are thinking how they will tell you that you have either insulted them with your low ball offer or discussing whether or not to leave you the swing set that the grand-kids might be using at there next address.
What makes Franklin, Mass a much sought after community in the Metro West area. From colleges to it's downtown charm and easy access to major highways you decide.
O.K. We found the house you wish to purchase now what ? We make the offer................the what ? the offer and here's what we do. There is a standard form in the industry that is used. This is the form we fill out to indicated your desire to buy the property.
This will include the price you are offering, Mortgage clause which tells the seller a date when you will obtain your mortgage from the bank and when you plan … (3 comments)
Now I know most of you are saying " saddle up let me find my pen" and in theory that would be fine. My client owns a gas station so I tried to put in terms he would understand. If I called you and said I wished to pay you $ 3.59 a gallon what would you say.
It depends who it was. No no you don't know the person at … (3 comments)
PRE-APPROVAL LETTERS AND THE HOME SEARCH O.K. my credit is great and you're my agent, so let's go buy a house. Back up the train there is a few more things you need to do first.
You will need a preapproval letter from the bank. A what ? A preapproval letter. The preapproval letter is a , well we'll call it an engagement between you and the bank.
You will fill out the application, the bank will run your credit (which we know is fine … (1 comments)
buying: Purchasing A Home, Step by Step and the Definitions you will encounter. Part 2
- 07/27/11 08:55 AM
Purchasing A Home, Step by Step and the Definitions you will encounter. Part 2 The BROKER/ AGENT and what he or she does. Usually when you decide it's time to by your home the first thing you do is find a Real Estate Agent or Broker. Make sure you know which interest they are serving.
The seller will hire a broker to sell their home for the terms and conditions laid out by the seller. (They work for the seller) You may hire your own broker know as a buyers broker who will represent your best interests and … (0 comments)
buying: Do I have options ? Bird or Butterfly you decide !!!
- 07/25/11 02:55 AM
Do I have options ? Bird or Butterfly you decide !!! Need a place to live ? Since we all need a place to live and your buying the first thing you need to decide is what type of home fits your needs. Location, style, number of baths, do you want a pool or even to be on the water. These are just some of the questions that we will be asking of you.
These are questions that will make you search that much easier. Can you change you options? Of course you can. And when you do … (0 comments)
Will it take you 53 years to buy a home ?
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