If you’re planning to buy a home, an appraisal is an important step in the process. It’s a professional evaluation of the market value of the home you’d like to buy. In most cases, an appraisal is ordered by the lender to confirm or verify the value of the home prior to lending a buyer money for the ... » Learn More about What’s the Difference between an Appraisal and a Home Inspection?
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62% of Buyers Are Wrong About Down Payment Needs
According to the ‘2019 Home Buyer Report’ conducted by Nerdwallet, many first-time buyers still believe they need a 20% down payment to buy a home in today’s market: “More than 6 in 10 (62%) Americans believe you must put at least 20% down in order to purchase a home.” When ... » Learn More about 62% of Buyers Are Wrong About Down Payment Needs
Americans’ Powerful Belief in Homeownership as an Investment
The Federal Reserve Bank (The Fed) recently released their 2019 Survey of Consumer Expectations Housing Survey. The survey reported that 65% of Americans believe homeownership is a good financial investment. Since 2014, the percentage has increased by over nine percent. The Fed’s ... » Learn More about Americans’ Powerful Belief in Homeownership as an Investment
Having a Professional on Your Side Makes All the Difference!
Tuesday June 25th, 2019First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyer In today’s fast-paced world where answers are a Google search away, there are some who may wonder what the benefits of hiring a real estate professional to help them in their home search are. ... » Learn More about Having a Professional on Your Side Makes All the Difference!
Make It Sparkle: Eight Tips for Adding Instant Curb Appeal
When home buyers drive your neighborhood, or when Realtors are previewing for their clients, what do they see? You never get a second chance to make a first impression, so make sure your home has the factors that makes people go “wow.” Take a walk around your property right now—front to back. ... » Learn More about Make It Sparkle: Eight Tips for Adding Instant Curb Appeal
