Planning on getting a home loan anytime soon? Before you do, you should know that there are two types of loans that are inherently higher in cost than their traditional mortgage counterparts. If your credit score is below 680 or you have credit blemishes or little equity, it can drive up the cost of a […]
The prospect of foreclosure can be terrifying, and losing your home can be a painful experience. The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Novi and Northville neighborhoods and we realize that no one enters into a mortgage with the idea that they will have to surrender the home, but unforeseen changes can leave you […]
Home loans from family or friends can be good for you as a borrower, but asking for money can be tricky, considering the large sum involved. Don’t enter into a private home loan lightly, it’s a legal contract. The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Novi and Northville neighborhoods and we know that if […]
While picking out a mortgage, you might be faced with the option of using positive or negative mortgage points, which can alter your interest rate and your closing costs. But what are they? The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Novi and Northville neighborhood and we know that if you want to lower […]
We all know home buying is a complex and sometimes overwhelming process. After all it’s a new home, new neighborhood, new friends, and new schools. That’s a lot of new stuff for tiny humans to process. The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Novi and Northville neighborhoods and we know that most real estate […]
As you search for a home, you may have come across the term easement in a listing and wondered what it means. An easement is a legal arrangement by the owner of the property and a nonowner to use the property in some fashion. The DiMora team are real estate experts in the Novi and Northville neighborhoods […]
Most people are eager to tell everyone they know about their upcoming move, and announcing it through social media is usually the quickest and easiest way to do it. Once you notify contacts about your move, or even your interest in exploring the possibility, people will likely come forward with helpful information, often before you ask for […]
If the listing for your home hasn’t been attracting buyers for a few weeks in a fast-paced real estate market, or for a few months in a slower one, you certainly have good reason to be worried. The DiMora team are real estate experts in the Novi and Northville neighborhoods and we know that a […]
Once you’ve moved into your new house and have the keys, feel free to give yourself a break. You deserve it! But don’t rest too long—and make sure to do these important things right away. Change your lock and alarm batteries. These are the kind of things that gets ignored and then forgotten. Also, find your circuit breaker, […]
Selling a house can be a lot like remodeling: It takes longer, costs more and is more emotionally draining than you thought it would be, but in the end it was worth doing. Unless you’re the rare home owner who gets multiple offers above the asking price days after listing, the sales process can be […]
