After saving money for years and years, I finally felt like I had enough cash to start looking for a new home. I thought about where to look and what to do next, and I was able to find an incredible real estate agent that could help. He was really nice to work with, and I was really impressed with how much attention he paid to me and my needs. I sat down with him and talked with him about what I wanted in a new house, and it was incredible to see how he narrowed down the field for us. This blog is all about enjoying the purchase of your first home by finding the right broker.
Posted on: 3 October 2017
If you are getting ready to purchase your first home, you might not be ready to invest in a big, fancy house just yet. Even though some people go ahead and buy their "forever home" when buying for the first time, there are many benefits of buying a more affordable home instead. This can help you stick within your budget and can leave you room to grow financially without feeling suffocated by a huge mortgage. [Read More]
Posted on: 23 August 2017
It's customary for the listing agent to oversee the open house that he or she is trying to sell for the homeowner, but it's acceptable to request that a second agent joins the main agent. If you're selling your home and an open house is approaching, you might wish to evaluate whether your listing agent will be able to take care of the event on his or her own. An inability to do so isn't a failure on the agent's behalf — rather, there are several potential reasons that you might ask your agent if he or she could have a colleague play the role of assistant. [Read More]
Posted on: 1 August 2017
When buying a new home, there's a whole lot of technical and financial paperwork to deal with, but nothing is more important than the type of mortgage that you will be agreeing to pay. There are two main types of mortgages that most homeowners will end up signing on to, differentiated by the rate at which they charge interest: fixed and variable rate mortgages. Understanding how each works and the differences between the two can help you decide which mortgage is the right fit for your financial needs. [Read More]
Posted on: 1 August 2017
The bigger the better, right? With homes across the country growing larger and larger, and many buyers specifically looking for homes in the 2,500 to 3,000 square foot range, the "bigger is better' mentality is certainly pervasive in real estate. But that does not mean that this adage stands true for everyone. If you don't have a huge family or a collection that requires three spare rooms, you may actually be better off with a smaller home. [Read More]