Are you struggling between renting an apartment and wanting to buy a home but you are not able to afford a down payment? The “Iconic American Dream” has always been to own a house with a white picket fence and three kids. But if you are wanting to own a home and do not have the down payment, the costs can be very stressful. The… Read More
Whether it’s your first home or your fifth home, you can never be too prepared. Before you rush into purchasing a home there are some essential things to know to ensure you make a smart investment. We’ve been through thousands of transactions and have seen both the good and the ugly side of them.
After going bankrupt, buying a home can seem pretty impossible. Bankruptcy can temporarily ruin the dreams you had of buying that home you’ve had your eye on. Going bankrupt will prevent you from being able to borrow money or use a credit card. Because of this, your credit score can be drastically lowered which is not good if you wanted to begin the process of… Read More
The housing market is becoming flooded with millennials looking to buy their first home. While many people, no matter their age, probably look for some of the same things in a new home, there are some things that the younger generation specifically look for. If you’re looking to sell your home you can be sure to appeal to the millennials with any of the following… Read More
Photo Credit: bakercreekdesigns.com Sales numbers for the month of November 2015 came in very similar to last years numbers. Showing signs of a steady market as we head into the colder winter months. Monthly Comparison by the Numbers Month # Sold Avg. Price Avg. Days on Market Nov 2015 118 … Read More
So you’ve decided to sell your home. What’s the next step? Now you have to decide whether you want to sell your home on your own or sell your home using a real estate agent. Some say that selling a home on your own actually saves you money, but there are so many hassles to worry about that the small amount you might save won’t… Read More
Most people avoid buying a home during the winter months. Who wants to move when temperatures are low and there could be snow on the ground. As if moving wasn’t already hard enough, add in some snow to trudge through and it sounds like a pretty big mess. Although moving during the winter months could be a bit more challenging, it will be well worth… Read More
October in West Central Ohio saw the housing market continue to strengthen and we had another increase in home prices. Year to year numbers showed great improvement for the month. Check out the chart below to see what the average selling price of home is this year based on the number of bedrooms it has. Price by Bedrooms -2 3 4+ Total Sell Price Volume… Read More
Making the move to a new home can be very stressful and pretty overwhelming for anyone. There’s so much to worry about when thinking about the moving process. Do you hire a mover? Where do you get packing materials? How much will it cost to move? As if moving wasn’t enough stress, the move can be even more chaotic when you’re trying to stick to… Read More
Things you need to know about the new rules within the Mortgage Disclosures Rule Back in 2010 The Dodd-Frank Act mandated the combination of the Truth in Lending Act (TILA) loan disclosures with Real Estate Estimate and HUD-1 settlement statement disclosures. How Will This Happen: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau an entity created by the Dodd-Frank Act, issued a new TILA final regulation that, among other… Read More