Posts Tagged ‘house hunting’
How to Compare Homes in Different Metro Areas
The cost of buying a new house is more than just the listing price. In fact, it is unlikely you will know the true cost of buying a home until you’ve lived in it for a certain period of time. This is one factor that makes it difficult to compare houses that are located in…
Read MoreBuying a Home? Work with the Right Agent.
Buying a home is a process and one where having someone in your corner is key to finding and putting in a winning offer on the house you want. There is a difference between working with a Realtor that works part-time vs. full-time. The market is changing so quickly, you need someone who is on…
Read MoreHistorically Low Interest Rates Mean More Buying Power
Mortgage interest rates have fallen again! This time to rates below 3% for a 30 year fixed mortgage! These historic lows mean that a buyer may be able to get more house than what they originally thought. This also gives buyers more buying power when making an offer because they may be able to put…
Read MoreTeam with an Agent When House Hunting Online
Everything happens online now, whether it’s business conferencing, entertainment, social networking, finances, or shopping. According to the National Association of REALTORS®, about 95 percent of home buyers look for their next property online. There are numerous sites that take you to a multiple listing service (MLS), where you will find data, descriptions, and very often…
Read MoreReal Estate Market Update with Kevin Polakovich
We sat down with Kevin Polakovich from Treadstone to talk about current and future interest rates as well as when you should talk to a lender! We also delved into some personal updates and heard about his experience in completing the 75-Day Challenge! We plan on doing more updates with other vendors in the community…
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