Closing costs vary wildly and depend on the type of loan, the amount of the down payment, and a host of other factors. Unfortunately, this lack of information frequently causes real estate deals to disintegrate. To avoid this particular problem, pay attention to all communications from your lender. First, you will receive a form called […]
The real estate industry does a great job of reminding homebuyers that they’ll need a down payment – typically from 3 percent to 20 percent of the total loan amount – when they purchase a home. What they often fail to inform real estate consumers about are the loan’s closing costs – the money you […]
There’s an old saying in the real estate industry that counsel’s homeowners that the best time to sell a home is when you need to sell your home. Yes, we understand that isn’t very helpful if you’re one of the fortunate that an choose when to put your home on the market. Get excited if […]
The current economy is a key factor affecting the real estate market. Broadly speaking, when the economy is sluggish, so is real estate. Rather than look at the glass half-full, we choose to take the opposite tack—when the economy is humming along, the housing market is at its most attractive. When job growth is robust, […]
It certainly is no secret that obtaining a lower interest rate for a mortgage typically allows for a lower payment. Naturally then, low interest rates make home-buying an attractive venture—and, even whispers of a rate hike can interest buyers to get out into the market. For instance, by the end of 2015, the U.S. saw […]
Real estate professionals get that consumers, by and large, ignore housing statistics and the market until they become involved in the purchase or sale of a home. It’s only natural then that what impacts the market is a bit of a mystery to many. What determines a buyers’ or sellers’ market? What factors influence home […]
When closing on a house, successful negotiating encompasses the acquired ability to use certain skills and techniques to bring about coveted win-win results. Our agents can help you stay focused, objective, and not let your emotions rule. Start with a thoroughly researched, fair price. Respect the other side’s priorities. For example, a buyer with an […]
Closing on a house – or settlement or escrow – is essentially a meeting where the closing agent (the party who conducts settlement) takes in money from the buyers, pays out money to the owner and makes sure that the purchaser’s title is properly recorded in local records along with any mortgage liens. All papers […]
Your home is more than an architectural structure. Often, it’s an extension of who you are – your personality, style and values. That’s why selling it can be an emotional experience. But it can also be exciting and rewarding. A real estate professional can provide the experience and local knowledge to guide you through the […]
When selling your home we know that it is both an art and a science. Achieving the optimal price is the result of both objective research into comparable properties and a gut feeling about your property and the current market. The right price should: Attract buyers Allow you to earn the most money possible Help you […]
