One of the first questions I ask my clients is if they have a mortgage pre approval. Almost always the answer is “No, we don’t want to get a mortgage pre approval until we find a home we like.” This is a huge mistake. In the current market, sellers have the advantage and there is steep competition ... Continue Reading » about Why Should You Get a Pre-Approval Before Home Shopping
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Should you Rent or Buy? Why Homeownership is the Best Option
Are you debating renting versus buying? Debate no more...homeownership is an excellent investment! It is one of the best ways to build wealth, secure housing for retirement, and work towards a stable financial future. The decision to continue renting or to invest in yourself and purchase a home can ... Continue Reading » about Should you Rent or Buy? Why Homeownership is the Best Option
How to Avoid Buying a Property Lemon
Back before I was a real estate agent, my wife and I were looking to purchase our first home. We had a great agent, and we were ready to make a move. We found what we thought was an incredible house that just looked beautiful online, was in our desired neighborhood and even had a redone kitchen ... Continue Reading » about How to Avoid Buying a Property Lemon
Ready, Set, Sell: Checklist for Home Sellers
You want to sell your home in the shortest possible time for the highest possible price, right? Of course that is every seller’s goal and it’s your Realtor’s goal as well. So here’s a handy 7 Additional Quick Fixes To Make A Great First Impression When Selling A Home you need to do to make that ... Continue Reading » about Ready, Set, Sell: Checklist for Home Sellers
Making the Right Move: A Checklist for Homebuyers
Whether you are a A Case of Cold Feet: How to Handle the First Time Homebuyer or an experienced homeowner, buying a new home is always stressful. Here’s a handy checklist of six things you can do up front to make the process a lot easier. Before you start packing, here’s what you need to ... Continue Reading » about Making the Right Move: A Checklist for Homebuyers
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 The Wow Factor: Seven Quick Curb Appeal Tips that makes people go “wow.” Take a walk around your ... Continue Reading » about Make It Sparkle: Eight Tips for Adding Instant Curb Appeal
