Homeownership remains cheaper than renting nationally and in all of the 100 largest metro areas according to a recent report. Rising mortgage rates and home prices have narrowed the gap over the past year, though rates have recently dropped and price gains are slowing. Now, at a 30-year fixed rate of… read more →
This Mother’s Day, take your Mom to Brunch at one of the many wonderful restaurants in the area. After Brunch, really show Mom how much you love her and do something different! We listed some local fun Mother’s Day events. Get out and play!
Banks are getting very cautious about home mortgage loans these days — right up to the closing date. Even consumers with good credit and plenty of cash may find themselves out on the sidewalk if any of these last-minute loan application issues pop up. To make sure you’re on the right end… read more →
They say love is blind. However, when it comes to your home this is not acceptable when trying to sell. Just because you love it, does not mean every potential buyer will too. With that being said, it is crucial to appeal to buyers and start thinking like one. Many… read more →
1. Don’t buy if you can’t stay put. If you can’t commit to remaining in one place for at least a few years, then owning is probably not for you, at least not yet. With the transaction costs of buying and selling a home, you may end up losing… read more →
Smart sellers spend a whole lot of time and energy strategizing about how to sell their homes for top dollar. They factor in buyer demand, the competition, the job market, the mortgage market and their agent’s track record. And that doesn’t even account for all the time spent understand recent… read more →
Spring is prime time selling season for many communities. Keep up with the competition and increase your home’s value by taking on these 5 simple home improvement projects. New Front Door Let your front door be the beacon welcoming prospective home buyers. Walking up to a bright and inviting front entrance will make… read more →
The U.S. economy is off to a bit of a rocky start in 2014, something that might actually benefit homebuyers this busy spring homebuying season. The unsteady – and frankly, at times unpredictable – economy has allowed mortgage rates to hit yearly lows as recently as the first week in… read more →
There are many factors your lender will take into account when assessing the type and quantity of a home mortgage loan you will qualify for. Of course, your credit standing is just one such variable. Good credit has never been more important for obtaining a loan. Your broader financial picture,… read more →
Sellers often don’t want the hassle associated with long-term landscaping projects to get it just right for buyers. It’s more about the quick and effective solutions that help their homes look appealing from the curbside. To narrow down the many projects out there, we’ve provided sellers with our short, simple… read more →