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Let’s Go: First-Time Homebuyers

With all that goes into buying your first home, you need someone with the care and attention required to help you through the process. It’s okay to ask questions, because our agents have extensive knowledge and experience to ease your fears and help you make an informed decision. Now, let’s go get you your first…

5 Tips For New Homeowners

You just finished signing the last of the papers at closing, and have OFFICIALLY jumped from a renter to a first-time homeowner! The days of signing a lease, asking permission to paint a wall, hammer in a few nails, or ever having to answer to a landlord again are now behind you. Give yourself a pat…

Your Offer Has Been Accepted…Now What?

Once a buyer’s agent calls with the news that a seller has accepted their offer, typically a 30-60 day closing process is set into motion. During those 30-60 days, there are a few things that buyers need to stay on top of. 1. Sign the Purchase Contract: If…

A Guide to Buying Your First Home

1. Meet with a sales associate. Why Should I Use a Real Estate Agent? 2. Get pre-approved for a mortgage. Why Should I Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage? How Much Home Can I Afford? Mortgage Approval and Student Loans 3. Search for your first home. My HomeFinder Listing Status 4. Find your home…

MILLENNIALS AND REAL ESTATE

Recently on Inman News, there was an article that focused on millennials renting vs. purchasing a home. It discussed a book written in the 1960’s about investing in real estate. Although the nature of the book is outdated, the basic concept is, if you want to become a millionaire by the age of 65, all…

Financial Benefits of Homeownership

Which is a better option, renting or buying a home? This question is difficult to answer and depends on one’s current financial situation. However, it is important to note that homeownership does come with major financial rewards that are not applicable to renters. 1.) A Leveraged Investment Owning a home allows a homeowner…

Buying your first home?

If you are considering buying your first home, planning is essential. If you are not prepared, the excitement of buying a home could quickly fade behind a pile of paperwork. Prepare ahead of time by gathering the proper paperwork and ensuring your financial situation is in order. It could take weeks or even months…