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Have you been considering refinancing and are unsure of whether it is a good idea? One unexpected benefit of the COVID-19 pandemic has been that the interest rates for mortgages have plummeted to record lows. While this bodes poorly for the overall economy, it can signal a great time to refinance for people able to qualify. A lower rate can potentially …
In your home search, you may not be happy with the stock of homes on the market, but that might mean that it’s time to build the home of your dreams! If you find yourself looking at homes and find they just don’t fit your needs or the size of the lots in the areas you like are just too …
If you were in the middle of your home search, waiting for the summer or on the fence about purchasing a home prior to Covid-19 you may be asking yourself, “Is now a good time to buy a home?” With all the economic uncertainty going on right now this is a reasonable concern. If you are out of work or …
Were you thinking about listing your home this spring and Covid-19 put a hold on your plans? Many people were but now it appears there is light at the end of the tunnel. More stores, businesses, parks, etc. are opening up and it might be time to list your home soon. Though you may still be wary of having contractors …
There is nothing like the grace and charm of a historic home. The craftsmanship and detail that went into these older homes is second to none and can provide a great deal of enjoyment as a homeowner. From the ancient polished wood floors, the extensive trim molding, unique arches, weathered brick, classical look and more there is a lot to …
Purchasing a home is likely to be one of the largest and most expensive purchases of your life. To make sure you are making a good choice it helps to have a plan in place to achieve success. A trusted local Realtor can help guide you step by step through the home buying process. Having a comprehensive view of the …
What is a short sale? A short sale is when a homeowner agrees to sell the home for less than what they owe on it. This can only occur when a homeowner qualifies for a short sale through proving a hardship, and the lender agrees to this lower payoff amount. Why is it to my advantage to do a short sale? A …
So many changes in our daily lives have happened in just the past two weeks that it is hard to wrap our heads around it all. From quarantining to social distancing to working from home, all our lives have been affected by the coronavirus. Even more so if you are actively hunting for that place to live. I mean, if …
We all love saving money right! For most of us, the biggest monthly expense we have is our house mortgage payment. With interest rates at historic lows, you may be asking yourself…. Is it a good time to refinance? Depending on when you purchased your home and how large your loan balance is you could be saving hundreds of dollars …
