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Markets are responding positively to Trump's promise of growth, with the US dollar getting stronger, we can see that the cost of housing is rising. People who rented could now afford to take out a mortgage to buy a home. But is this really the best move for you? Take a look at the video below, it's a bit lengthy but it accurately describes the deeper dilemma people face with this question. 

  

 

If you are debating purchasing a home right now, you are probably getting a lot of advice. Though your friends and family will have your best interest at heart, they may not be fully aware of your needs and what is currently happening in the real estate market.

Ask yourself the following 3 questions to help determine if now is a good time for you to buy in today’s market.

1. Why am I buying a home in the first place? 

This is truly the most important question to answer. Forget the fi...

So you’ve been searching for that perfect house to call a ‘home,’ and you finally found one! The price is right, and in such a competitive market that you want to make sure you make a good offer so that you can guarantee your dream of making this house yours comes true!

Freddie Mac covered “4 Tips for Making an Offer” in their latest Executive Perspective. Here are the 4 Tips they covered along with some additional information for your consideration:

1. Understand How Much You Can Afford

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Fannie Mae’s article, “What Consumers (Don’t) Know About Mortgage Qualification Criteria,” revealed that “only 5 to 16 percent of respondents know the correct ranges for key mortgage qualification criteria.”

Myth #1: “I Need a 20% Down Payment”

Fannie Mae’s survey revealed that consumers overestimate the down payment funds needed to qualify for a home loan. According to the report, 76% of Americans either don’t know (40%) or are misinformed (36%) about the minimum down payment required.

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Here are 20 easy tips to help kickstart the sale of your home! Your real estate agent will surely have a few more to add to this list: 

Highlights:

When listing your house for sale your top goal will be to get the home sold for the best price possible! There are many small projects that you can do to ensure this happens! Your real estate agent will have a list of specific suggestions for getting your house ready for market and is a great resource for finding local contractors who can hel...

     We know that the rates have been at an all-time low over the summer with people buying homes with a 3.39 interest rate on their mortgage. People who were planning to buy in the summer but hesitated are now kicking themselves in the rear end for not being more decisive. The 30 year fixed rate has gone up to 4.13% as of December 12th, 2016. Now this might seem like the end of the world to some folks but this hike shows confidence in real estate and shows the strength of the pool of buyers and...

Are you thinking of buying a home? Are you dreading having to walk through strangers’ houses? Are you concerned about getting the paperwork correct? Hiring a professional real estate agent can take away most of the challenges of buying. A great agent is always worth more than the commission they charge, just like a great doctor or great accountant.

You want to deal with one of the best agents in your marketplace. To do this, you must be able to distinguish an average agent from a great one.