Home search sites all across the web are now offering you some type of home valuation. Zillow® allows you to claim your home using your address, plug in some extra data and then presents you with a value. It’s quick, it is pretty easy, but does it really represent an accurate value of your home? […]
Stability, affordability and flexibility are the three best reasons why homebuyers often choose a 30 year mortgage over a 15 year mortgage. But if you can afford to make a higher monthly payment, here are three great reasons to choose the 15 year mortgage: build equity faster, save on total interest and pay off your […]
Making an offer on a home can be disappointing, discouraging and sometimes frustrating when the seller doesn’t accept it or accepts another offer over yours. Just because you made an offer doesn’t mean it will be accepted nor does it mean you will get a counter offer. With low inventory levels still across much of […]
TD Bank released a recent study that says 65 percent of home buyers with a mortgage that required PMI (private mortgage insurance) stated having a higher monthly payment that was over what they had originally planned. PMI is a requirement when your home loan exceeds 80 percent of what the home is valued. The premiums […]
When demand for housing is high and the supporting inventory is low, we often use the term “Seller’s Market.” This means selling conditions are favorable for sellers and there are no adverse economic conditions that are affecting the market. A higher amount of willing, able and ready buyers determines demand. A timing of lower interest […]
Have you ever heard of a water meter key? You might want to read the rest of this post and find out what it is. My suggestion to homeowners with Fairfax homes for sale: buy one before you need it. Oh, no! It’s 3 o’clock in the morning and a pipe just burst. Water is […]
Spring is in the air! Well for some parts of the country. Remember when mom used to designate a weekend and say it was Spring Cleaning Weekend? It is once again time to start clearing out the winter fog and clutter. Keeping things in your home means you have to take care of them, the […]
Have you been daydreaming about the lovely homes for sale in Great Falls? Great choice! Great Falls is a wonderful place to live. Great Falls has it all, with wonderful attractions and top-notch schools. You can’t go wrong with the amazing homes for sale in Great Falls! If you’re planning on buying one of the […]
As interest rates increase, the group of people who can afford to buy a home decreases just a little. New mortgage rules have gone into effect this year which tightens the payment to income ratios. As our summer demand season approaches, experts are predicting interest rates will rise. A half percent rise in interest rate […]
If you’re looking to buy one of the gorgeous Clifton homes for sale, you’re definitely going to want to get in touch with one of the local real estate agents right off the bat. Experienced agents like me can help you find that perfect home in no time at all. That’s because we know this […]
