Credit Score: An Element in Real Estate
If you are not purchasing your new home with cash, your credit holds a significant influence over your ability to secure a mortgage, negotiate favorable terms, and achieve your dream of becoming a homeowner. Your credit score is sometimes misunderstood. Understanding it is a crucial part of obtaining the funds for your new home. Decoding […]
Mortgage: Loan Basics for Beginners
For many, owning a home is part of the American dream. And for most, getting a mortgage is just one of the steps to getting there. In this blog, we will cover some of the mortgage basics, including defining a mortgage, how to get one, introduction to the types of mortgages and the benefits of […]
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 […]
The 5 Real Estate Trends That Will Shape 2016
Yes, you read that right. 2016 is right around the corner and Realtor.com is highlighting 5 of the trends that will shape next year. One of Jonathan Smoke ‘s points is that “Generational shuffle will make 2016 the best year to sell in the near future.” So get ready to sell or to buy in 2016 it […]