Whether your home is a few years or many decades old, its physical condition is going to be a significant factor in the sales process. Below are a few questions that can help you to determine whether you should sell your home ‘as is’ or fix it up before placing it up for sale.
Make 2018 the Year You Escape the ‘Rental Trap’ by Buying Your Own Home
December 13, 2017 by
Are you growing tired of paying rent each month and not building your net worth? Being stuck in the ‘rental trap’ isn’t much fun, but if you are determined, you can break out. Let’s explore some of the steps that you can take to make 2018 the year that you become a homeowner.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 11, 2017
December 11, 2017 by
Last week’s economic reports included readings on projected top housing markets for 2018, weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims. Labor sector readings on private-sector job growth, private and public-sector job growth and the national unemployment rate were released. Projected top housing markets in 2018 were also released.
Graduating With Student Loan Debt and Worried About Your Mortgage Prospects? You’re Not Alone
December 8, 2017 by
Did you recently graduate from college or university? If so, you may still be dealing with a financial hangover in the form of student loan debt. The vast majority of today’s students have to borrow to invest in their education, which can affect financial plans once school is finished. In today’s post, we will explore buying a home with a mortgage when still dealing with outstanding student loan debt.
To Stay or to Go: Should You Hang Around During Your Open House?
December 7, 2017 by
Are you thinking of listing your home for sale? Whether this is your first sale or you have been through the process a few times, you are probably aware that you will need to host at least one open house. Welcoming strangers in to tour your home can range from delightful to irritating, but it is a critical part of the selling process.
Taking Out a Mortgage for the First Time? Learn Why a Condo Might Be a Great First Home
December 6, 2017 by
Are you starting to tire of paying your monthly rent to someone and never building any equity? Renting forever can be a significant pain, especially as you’re contributing to someone else’s financial well-being. The good news is that there are affordable real estate options out there for those investing in their first home. Below we will share a few excellent reasons why an apartment or condo might be the best choice for a first-time home buyer.
You Ask, We Answer: Should I Sell My Home Now or Wait Until the Spring?
December 5, 2017 by
Have you been thinking about listing your house or condo for sale? As you are likely aware, the seasons play a role in our local real estate market and how busy it is. In today’s blog post we will explore why selling your home during the winter can beat waiting for the real estate market to warm up in the spring.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 4, 2017
December 4, 2017 by
Last week’s economic releases included readings on new and pending home sales, Case-Shiller index readings for September, and construction spending. Weekly readings on new jobless claims and mortgage rates were also released.
Single and Considering a New Home? Here’s What You’ll Need to Know About Your Mortgage
December 1, 2017 by
Have you decided that it is time to move on from renting? If you are single and living alone, you may be wondering whether or not homeownership is right for you. Let’s have a look at a few key factors that you will need to be aware of when taking out a mortgage as a single person.
