Are We at the Top of the Real Estate Market?
I’ve spoken to a few clients these days and a lot of them have asked about the subprime mortgage bust in 2007 and 2008 and a lot are wondering are we at the top of our real estate market now? Are we going to start heading downward and are things looking bleak...
2 Major Myths That May Be Holding Back Buyers
The Urban Institute recently published a report discussing the obstacles to accessing homeownership. 80% of consumers either are unaware of how much lenders require for a down payment or believe all lenders require a down payment of over 5%. My job is to educate...
5 Financial Perks of Being a First-Time Homebuyer
If you’re going with the idea of buying your first house, you’re probably doing some research on the financial side of it. Most of us don’t have the cash to purchase our first home so we are looking at financing. This is probably one of the biggest...Who Pays Closing Costs on a Home?
Who pays for closing costs when you purchase a home or when you sell a home all depends on what type of loan the buyer is getting. First-time buyers are often shocked when they realize how much closing costs can actually be. Closing costs are the various fees,...Are You Ready to Buy a House Together?
Together… that may be a new word for you and now your SO (Significant Other)… but if you’ve decided that “together” is what you’re going to be you might also be wondering if buying a house together is a good idea or not. Together...
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