FSBO Worse Than Foreclosure?

Posted by on Jul 14, 2018 in Buying a Home, Local Experts, Selling a Home, Short Sale & Foreclosure, Uncategorized | Comments Off on FSBO Worse Than Foreclosure?

13 Reasons Why For Sale By Owner (FSBO)  Can Be Worse Than Foreclosure Even though foreclosure is one of the most catastrophic events any home owner can face, a For Sale By Owner (FSBO) can be much worse. With a foreclosure, the potential loss for a family is limited to their home or the amount owed to their lender, whereas an...

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Appraisal & Home Owners Agree!

Posted by on Jun 6, 2018 in Uncategorized | Comments Off on Appraisal & Home Owners Agree!

In today’s housing market, where supply is very low and demand is very high, home values are increasing rapidly. Many experts are projecting that home values could appreciate  by another 5% (or more) over the next twelve months. One major challenge in such a market is the bank appraisal. When prices are surging, it is...

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4 Things NOT to Do When Selling

Posted by on Jun 5, 2018 in Pre-Market Opportunities, Real Estate, Selling a Home, Short Sale & Foreclosure | Comments Off on 4 Things NOT to Do When Selling

So you’ve decided to put your home on the market. Congratulations! Hopefully, you’ve brought a rockin’ REALTOR® on board to help you list your spot, and together you’ve done your due diligence on what to ask for. As you start checking things off your to-do list, it’s also important to pay mind of...

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Interest Rates Affect Buying Power

Posted by on May 22, 2018 in Buying a Home, Featured Property, Local Experts, Mortgage Info, Real Estate | Comments Off on Interest Rates Affect Buying Power

According to Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, interest rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage are currently at 4.61%, which is still near record lows in comparison to recent history! The interest rate you secure when buying a home not only greatly impacts your monthly housing costs, but also impacts your...

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Household Mortgage Debt

Posted by on Apr 19, 2018 in Buying a Home, Local Experts, Mortgage Info, New Construction, Real Estate, Selling a Home | Comments Off on Household Mortgage Debt

Some homeowners have recently done a “cash out” refinance and have taken a portion of their increased equity from their house. Others have sold their homes and purchased more expensive homes with larger mortgages. At the same time, first-time buyers have become homeowners and now have mortgage payments for the first time....

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