As a homebuyer, your real estate agent will do their best bring you to see homes that meet the criteria you asked for. However, there's no guarantee that a home will have a history of being properly cared for. Your real estate agent can choose the homes you see, but they have no control over the property owner's homeownership habits. Why Home Maintenance Matters Home maintenance should matter to you as a homebuyer and later on as a homeowner. A home needs consistent and proper maintenance in … [Read more...]
7 Reasons To Buy A Home In The Summer Months
If you've been putting off your house hunting, it's time to head out. Summer is the best season to go shopping for a new home, for a variety of reasons. 1. More Inventory Homeowners list their homes for sale in the summer more often than any other season. When you shop for a new home during this time, you'll have a much wider selection of homes to choose from. 2. Better Prices More inventory in summer often turns the local real estate scene into a buyer's market. Home sellers may … [Read more...]
3 Questions Not To Ask Your Real Estate Agent
It's an exciting time when you're buying or selling your home and your real estate agent is your partner in this real estate endeavor. But there are some questions that your agent can't or won't be able to answer for you. These are the top three questions not to ask your real estate agent. 1. How High Will The Buyers/Sellers Go? Knowing that your agent is in touch with their agent, you might think your agent knows the highest amount the prospective buyers or sellers … [Read more...]
Loan Programs For Lower Income Buyers
Owning a home may be the American dream, but for many who are in a lower income bracket, finding a loan can become challenging. Thankfully, there are several loan programs that can work well for lower-income people considering homeownership. Here's a closer look at some of these home loans designed to help people who have a low-to-moderate income find a way to buy a home. FHA Home Loans FHA home loans are loans backed by the Federal Housing Administration. Lenders are more likely to lend to … [Read more...]
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