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Let’s Shake On It – Negotiations

access_timeJanuary 20, 2023personThierry Roche

So many negotiations take place during a real estate transaction. The seller wants the most for their home and the buyer wants to pay the least possible. Starting in the very beginning of the homebuying process, there are well-defined positions between those two principals. And, if you happen to be in a multi-offer situation, it just […]

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High Inflation – Don’t Let It Discourage You From Buying A Home

access_timeDecember 28, 2022personThierry Roche

Your home is a tangible asset, which consistently becomes more valuable over time. During times where inflation is significantly high, a home is a good investment and is a hedge against inflation. Why? The interest earned in savings is almost always less than inflation. Borrowing money, in other words, a loan, can be a great […]

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Some Facts On Credit Scores

access_timeDecember 22, 2022personThierry Roche

You’ve probably heard the term “credit score” before – especially if you’ve purchased a car, applied for a mortgage, etc. But, what exactly is a credit score? They’re used to assess risk and determine whether a borrower is approved or declined for a mortgage, credit card or some other type of credit.  The score is […]

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It Might Not Be A Good Decision To Wait For Mortgage Rates To Come Down

access_timeDecember 17, 2022personThierry Roche

Sometimes, you want to wait for something to come down – a fever, a price on a video game system, etc. However, it might not be a good decision to wait until mortgage rates come down. Here’s the reason. If you’re decision to wait is correct, and the rates do come down by two percent, […]

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Should You Downsize? Here Are Some Options

access_timeDecember 7, 2022personThierry Roche

Some homeowners decide to downsize – normally in their 60’s and 70’s – to smaller homes for reasons such as convenience, less maintenance, a change of lifestyle or even to just save money. Those homeowners are more likely to have large equities and don’t normally feel the same constraints as younger homeowners, including the substantial […]

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Making Your Home More Marketable – We’re Talking About Concessions

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access_timeDecember 2, 2022personThierry Roche

A concession is a discount or incentive which is offered during a real estate transaction. Some sellers offer concessions to provide an incentive to encourage buyers to purchase their home.  Concessions are paid for by the seller, as they benefit the buyer in ways that may be more appealing than possibly, being able to purchase […]

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Building The Right Home Buying Team For You

access_timeNovember 22, 2022personThierry Roche

Been thinking of buying a home? You’ll want the right team. You see, there are a lot of professionals involved in the homebuying process. And when these people can function as a team, the buyer is much more likely to end up where they want to be…in their new home. The lender is an integral […]

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Ready For Retirement?

access_timeNovember 14, 2022personThierry Roche

August 14, 1935 – this date was the establishment of Social Security, which was a breakthrough movement in caring for our country’s elderly during their retirement years.Today, about 65 million or 1/6 of Americans collect benefits and the average monthly retirement amount received in January 2022 was $1,614 per month or about $19,370 per year. […]

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Resources Just For Homeowners

access_timeNovember 11, 2022personThierry Roche

There are some very difficult decisions which can tend to arise when you’re a homeowner. Sometimes, those decisions are what can make or break the idea of renting vs buying. If you think about it, the idea of an asset which is worth hundreds of thousands of dollars can be slightly terrifying to some! Not […]

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Will Mortgage Rates Really Actually Ever Come Down?

access_timeNovember 1, 2022personThierry Roche

If you’ve thought about waiting until mortgage rates come down until your buy a home, you might not be making the best decision. Here’s a reason – if you are correct, and the rates do come down by two percent, the savings you benefit from a lower rate will most likely be devoured by the […]

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