buyers tips

When you’re buying a home, you might think the price you offer is ultimately the price you’ll pay, but if you’re buying a home with a mortgage, that’s not the case. With a mortgage, in addition to paying your principal (the amount of money the bank loans you to purchase your home), you’ll also pay interest on that principal—which is why the interest rate on your loan is so...

https://youtu.be/5a37aLnjKfU Picture yourself out for a drive one weekend. You see a sign that says: New Construction Homes! Models Starting At $XXX,XXX Next Right! Maybe you’re actively looking for a house, or maybe it’s just a spur of the moment urge, but you follow the signs to the model home. You park. You walk into the model home. The builder’s sales rep asks...

Think buying a home will be more affordable in 2019? There’s no denying that it’s tough out there for buyers. The inventory shortage has created a market that’s more competitive than normal. As a potential buyer, you might be thinking, “I should probably wait until next year to make a move.” But if you want to get the best deal on a home, you might want to ...

The results are in: the best long-term investment you can make? Real Estate. The results are in: the best long-term investment you can make? Real Estate. Each year, Gallup surveys Americans to find out what they believe to be the best investment options for building long-term wealth. And in their most recent survey, Americans overwhelmingly chose real estate, making this...

When you're looking for a home, you probably have a couple of lists in your head: the must-haves, the nice-to-haves, and the absolute deal-breakers. Unfortunately, most of the places on this list fall into that third category, unless, of course, you're handy or have a big budget for repairs. Check out these strange but hilarious home fails that would definitely have you looking elsewhere. 1. A tree...

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There are many pros and cons to both renting and buying a home.  We will discuss both here. Below are some of the main reasons why you should have your own house: The Mortgage Rate is Low Becoming a homeowner is simpler than ever. In other words, it is relatively cheaper to borrow money for a home now than it was several years ago. Interest rates vary through the years. Several years ago, interest...