Help making a real estate purchase.
I have been a Realtor since the mid-80's and one of the most common reasons that I have heard from people that wanted to become homeowners, but never made the jump, was that they didn't have enough money for the down payment, or closing costs or both. Now at one time there were mortgages that could … Read More...
What NOT TO DO when putting a value on your home.
You could find almost anything on the internet however home owners are making a mistake when they try to find the value of their home on the internet. If you had a pain in the left side of your chest, would you trust doing a GAGGLE search and finding an answer based on someone half a world away who … Read More...
Help for upside down home owners from Uncle Sam?
For some time, there has been items in the news that seemed to help home owners that were upside down on their mortgage. In the past, this so called "Obama-aid" has failed, and failed miserably at that. Billions upon billions of taxpayer money has been doled out to banks, financial institutions … Read More...
Hope for upside down homeowners?
Although almost one half of the properties for sale today are distressed properties, there has been talk that over 80% of most owner occupied homes are negative or upside down on their mortgages, BUT are still up to date. These are home owners that are struggling with higher interest rate mortgages, … Read More...
Real Estate Tips
Help making a real estate purchase.
I have been a Realtor since the mid-80's and one of the most common reasons that I have heard from people that wanted to become homeowners, but never made the jump, was that they didn't have enough money for the down payment, or closing costs or both. Now at one time there … [Read More...]
Why Do Banks Do Short Sales?
A question we get asked all the time is, “Why do banks do Short Sales?” It’s about the money. Banks make an average of 13% more on a Short Sale than they do on a foreclosure. One of the other factors is that no matter what, they end up paying all the fees and … [Read More...]
Make A Wise Real Estate Purchase (Video)
In this video we explore some tips for making a wise real estate purchase. Save For A Big Down Payment Don't Overextend Yourself Consider the Work Involved Really Shop Around … [Read More...]
Hope for upside down homeowners?
Although almost one half of the properties for sale today are distressed properties, there has been talk that over 80% of most owner occupied homes are negative or upside down on their mortgages, BUT are still up to date. These are home owners that are struggling with higher … [Read More...]
4 Keys To Saving For Your Future Home
In this video we explore some things to consider when you're getting ready to save for your next home purchase. … [Read More...]
Get Preapproved
Before you even start shopping for a home, you'll want to be sure you have financing in place to make your purchase. Getting a "pre-approval" from a reputable lender is one of the first steps in your home shopping process. Watch this video for more details: … [Read More...]
Is There Life After A Short Sale
Are you wondering, “What happens to my credit after a Short-Sale?” Maybe you’re upside down 30% or 40% and you’re thinking of doing a short-sale. Maybe you’ve been working on a loan modification and it’s not working out; so you’re wondering what your options … [Read More...]
5 Reasons Why You Need To Use A Real Estate Agent
Working with a true real estate professional comes with a lot of advantages over trying to go it alone. By working with a pro you'll get: Someone with Market Knowledge who can help you navigate existing inventory and get you a good deal Someone with the industry … [Read More...]
Should I Buy A Short Sale?
Besides bank owned properties (foreclosures) Short-Sales are one of the best deals in the marketplace. These homes sell for 5% to 10% BELOW bank owned homes; which helps to make them the best deals on the market. If you are not paying cash and you are doing more of a … [Read More...]
Buying A Home? Take This Free Video Credit Course
Here below is a series of videos that will teach you what you need to know about getting your credit in shape for a home purchase. Please feel free to share these videos with a friend who currently owns or is looking to own a home. Staying out of credit trouble can … [Read More...]
Real Estate Opportunities
With interest rates at historic lows, and incredible bargains available in our local market, more … [Read More...]
Short Sale
Warning To Homeowners A Short Sale Can Cost You Thousands! 10 critical steps you must know before … [Read More...]
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