You have to pay to live somewhere, so why not put money toward something you can eventually own and profit from? Here are eight reasons it pays to become a homeowner Tax deductions from mortgage interest and property taxes The freedom to make the place your own through decorating/remodeling A safe place to raise a […]
In the traditional home buying process, a real estate agent who is working with a buyer without an agency contract is, by law, working on behalf of the seller. They will work with the buyer but are required to advocate for the seller’s best interests. So… how do you get an agent to work on behalf of YOU, […]
Is your apartment becoming less affordable as rents rise? Do you need to move to find somewhere less expensive to live? As long as you have to go through the trouble of moving, consider buying a home or condominium. You may be surprised at what you can find that may cost less than your current rent. […]
It can be really frustrating for homebuyers these days! We constantly are hearing of buyers losing out on home after home due to competing offers – even if they offered over-asking to begin with. Buyers HAVE to be ready to go in order to win the “one”. Special times call for special measures! Be […]
Interest rates fluctuate on an ongoing basis – from rates in the teens in the 1980s to the low single digit rates of today. Not only are they low, but they have remained low for actually a very long time. (Currently creeping upward…) Buyers need to know what an opportunity this is – and how much […]