The Importance of a Local Realtor
The Importance of a Local Realtor, Especially in Summit County Using a local realtor can make the difference between a smooth purchase and one that makes you want to pull your hair out. Each and every real estate market is unique and it takes time and experience in that market to fully understand the nuisance. […]
First-Time Buyers Are Slowly Re-Emerging
First-Time Buyers Are Slowly Re-Emerging I just had the opportunity to read a great article in Realtor Mag that stated about 51% of buyer’s nation wide identify themselves as a ‘First Time Home Buyer’. This is up from 35% just about a year ago. However, 9% of buyers say they can’t qualify for a mortgage […]
What to Know When Going From Renting to Owning
6 Things Renters Should Know in Summit County: When They Go From Renting to Owning 1) Your mortgage can be less than your rent. That is not always the case but with our extreme rentals rates it definitely can be the case for many people. When you own a home you will be responsible for […]
6 Things You Should Never Let Movers Touch
6 Things You Should Never Let Movers Touch By Angela Colley So after years of DIY/friend-assisted moves, you’ve finally decided to hire movers. As a fellow lazy convenience-minded person, I salute you. The heavy-lifting, traffic-negotiating, stair-climbing nightmare parts of moving day are out of your hands. But before you kick back and start daydreaming of sleeping in […]
5 Home-Buying Mistakes That Can Sabotage Your Retirement
5 Home-Buying Mistakes That Can Sabotage Your Retirement By Daniel Bortz Buying a home is a major step toward building a solid, secure financial future—so whether you’ve made the plunge into ownership or are aiming to soon, you should pat yourself on the back! (This, of course, is not as easy as it seems.) And […]
5 Spine-Tingling Stories From Exterminators and What They Learned
5 Spine-Tingling Stories From Exterminators and What They Learned By Craig Donofrio Exterminators have seen it all. They’ve seen stuff that no one, including them, ever wants to see. And as long as you’re at a safe distance, it’s oddly fascinating to delve into what some of their worst days actually were like. Check out these […]
Income Properties in Summit County
Income Properties in Summit County Summit county is a wonderful place to buy a vacation home, but is it a good place to buy an income producing property? The answer to that question can be very tricky. With prices on the rise, it is becoming more and more difficult to purchase a property that will […]
Can Cash Offers Get You A Better Deal?
You’ve heard the old adage that seller’s love cash offers. Why does a cash offer matter and can you get a better deal purchasing with cash? Cash offers allow the buyer to waive a lot of the financing contingencies. What does this mean? It means that you don’t have to have a bank approve […]
The 6 Worst Homes for First-Time Buyers
Angela Colley at Realtor.com has outlines which type of first-time homebuyers you shouldn’t be. If you’re ever unsure about any step in the home buying process never hesitate to ask your realtor. The 6 Worst Homes for First-Time Buyers By Angela Colley Deciding to buy your first home is a little scary. Looking for a […]
5 Tax Benefits of Owning a Second Home
As a RSPS certified realtor I can help you find your perfect family get away. Realtor.com explains how owning that home can even help get you more tax benefits. 5 Tax Benefits of Owning a Second Home By Renee Morad There are tons of benefits that come with owning a second home: novelty and adventure, a place to […]
