Two important things happen when you sign a mortgage. The first is a long term commitment to your new property, the second is the massive amount of paper work you are about to sign. But lets be honest, even if you read every document, the chances that you understand everything is slim. So whether you understand everything or perhaps still feel unclear, here are four… Read More
Depending where you live the market has done two things: It has either recovered from pre-bubble numbers or it hasn’t fully recovered. Unfortunately, if your market hasn’t recovered, its hard to predict if it ever will. However the fallout from the recession is not the reason prices in your area are possibly still down. Real Estate is an extremely hard trend to predict, and even… Read More
Appreciation plays a pretty significant roll in buying a home. But instead of just telling that you why you should care, lets understand what appreciation is in the first place. Appreciation – An increase in the value of an asset over time. The increase can occur for a number of reasons including increased demand or weakening supply, or as a result of changes in inflation or… Read More
If you are reading this blog, then you have either bought a home or are thinking about buying one. It is no secret that buying a home is a BIG deal especially finanacially. As a first time home buyer there are 3 mistakes you want to avoid when purchasing your first home. 1. Not Getting The Right Real Estate Agent When you set out to… Read More
If home buying was as easy as ordering a carryout pizza, then I wouldn’t be writing this article. BUT buying a home is nothing like ordering pizza! In fact the is lengthy and can be confusing to anyone who has minimal experience. So far the year 2015 has been the year of the first time home buyer, which has helped recover many local markets. Unfortunately,… Read More
Great news, if you are looking to buy or sell in these markets! Even Columbus, Ohio jumped 3 spots in May from last month to reach the top 20. The biggest dancers in May were Colorado, California, Texas, and surprisingly Michigan. When looking at economical data, it appears parts of Michigan are seeing a strong recovery. This recovery is being led by recents grads or… Read More
Owning your own home is still a very important mile marker in our lives and most of us grow up with that dream in our DNA. The home buying process can be very time consuming though and as a buyer you’ll need to make sure that you are absolutely ready. Listed below are 6 very important milestones that will help you determine if you are… Read More
As the average daily high temperature continues to plumpet, you should be preparing your home for winter if you have not done so already. Not preparing your house for winter can cause high utility bills or even property damange. The core winter months can be hard on your property and your wallet. Here are just a few suggestions that could help you SAVE. 1. Start With… Read More
Buying your first home can be a bit daunting, and even a little overwhelming. For the majority of people, this is the single most important investment of their lives. Owning your own home is a life goal most individuals strive to achieve. If you are a first-time or second-time homebuyer, fear no more. You can avoid a lot of trouble with careful observation, asking the… Read More