How Much is The Average Down Payment on a House? Are you wondering what the average down payment on a house is? If so, you are not alone. Over my thirty-seven years as a real estate agent, many people have asked what’s normal. Many things can be mysterious when you have never purchased a home. […]
What is Functional Obsolescence in Real Estate?
How Functional Obsolescence Real Estate Impacts Home Values Being functionally obsolete can happen in all walks of life. Examples would be a payphone, a heavy-tube television, and a cassette tape. At one time, these things were useful but now have been replaced by better new technology. Their economic life has come to an end. If […]
The Guide to No Closing Cost Refinancing
What You Need to Know About a No Closing Costs Refinance Did you know it’s possible to do no-closing costs refinance? Many people have no idea this is even possible. You can indeed refinance with no closing costs. Zero money will come out of your pocket. A no-closing-cost mortgage refinance is very common when interest […]
20 Things to Do Before Buying a House
What to Know When Buying a House What are the most important things to do before buying a house? You have probably asked yourself this question, and that’s why you’re here. Being informed is essential when making significant financial decisions; few financial choices are more considerable than buying a home. Understanding how to buy a […]
Steps For Buying a House: The How to Guide
The Ultimate Guide to House Buying Are you wondering how to buy a house? If you are considering purchasing a home, there are many stages before you can move in. We will examine the step-by-step process of buying a house. You might have some questions when you haven’t gone through the home-buying process. First-time homebuyers […]
Minimum Credit Score to Buy a House
What Credit Score Do I Need to Buy a Home? Are you interested in the minimum credit score needed to buy a house? Over my thirty-seven years as a real estate agent, many potential buyers have asked me, “what credit score do I need to buy a house.” It is one of the most common […]
What Does Accepting Backup Offers Mean?
What Are Backup Offers in Real Estate? What is a backup offer in real estate? How do backup offers work? Does backup offers accepted mean I can still buy the house? These are some excellent questions for those buyers who have lost out on their dream home! When buying a home, will writing a backup […]
How to Buy a House With Bad Credit: Loan Options Explained
Getting a Loan For a Home With Bad Credit Can I buy a house with bad credit? Are bad credit home loans available? If you are asking these questions, you’re not alone. Many people interested in purchasing a house want to know the minimum credit score to buy a home. Getting a home loan with […]
Property Searches: What is a Search of Title?
What is a Title Search? Have you heard your mortgage lender or real estate agent mention title searches and wondered what they were referring to? Property searches are done on nearly every real estate transaction. Understanding a title search is crucial when purchasing a house or other real estate. Property title searches examine public records […]
What is a Good Credit Score?
What is a Good Score For Credit? Do you know what a good credit score is? How about the highest credit score possible? Over the years of working as a real estate agent, lots of people have asked me what the best credit score I can get is. A good credit score is vital when […]