We’re constantly bombarded by lenders to refinance our mortgage under a variety of programs. The volume of offers can almost make you numb to the rational consideration. There are common rules of thumbs that homeowners and agents use such as not refinancing more often than every two years or there must be at least 2%… Read more »
February 2013
If It Shows Better…
If it shows better, it will probably sell faster and maybe for more money. Once your home is on the market, it’s time to look at it like a commodity and through the eyes of potential buyers. In all likelihood, you’ll need to take care of these items eventually, so do them now to help… Read more »
Happy Valentines Day!
What an Epic Weekend! I apologize for sending out two emails this week, but made an exception because of two major events that just recently happened. First: My wife Erin & I had our second daughter on Friday (Feb. 8th.) It was an exciting, exhausting, terrifying, and a beautiful experience to say the least! Here… Read more »
More Expensive Than Expected
The 3.5% down payment on FHA loans could be more expensive for buyers than expected. Beginning April 1, 2013, the mortgage insurance premium will go up by .1% to 1.35% which may not even be noticeable to most would-be homeowners. The staggering increase will occur on 6/3/2013 when FHA’s policy on the duration of the… Read more »
Before You Leave Home…
The last thing you want to do while you’re on a trip is to worry about someone burglarizing your home. Use this checklist to add some peace of mind to your travel plans. Ask a trusted friend – to pick up your mail and newspaper and keep the yard free of trash and advertisements. Stop… Read more »
February 2013
Refinancing Again
We’re constantly bombarded by lenders to refinance our mortgage under a variety of programs. The volume of offers can almost make you numb to the rational consideration. There are common rules of thumbs that homeowners and agents use such as not refinancing more often than every two years or there must be at least 2%… Read more »
If It Shows Better…
If it shows better, it will probably sell faster and maybe for more money. Once your home is on the market, it’s time to look at it like a commodity and through the eyes of potential buyers. In all likelihood, you’ll need to take care of these items eventually, so do them now to help… Read more »
Happy Valentines Day!
What an Epic Weekend! I apologize for sending out two emails this week, but made an exception because of two major events that just recently happened. First: My wife Erin & I had our second daughter on Friday (Feb. 8th.) It was an exciting, exhausting, terrifying, and a beautiful experience to say the least! Here… Read more »
More Expensive Than Expected
The 3.5% down payment on FHA loans could be more expensive for buyers than expected. Beginning April 1, 2013, the mortgage insurance premium will go up by .1% to 1.35% which may not even be noticeable to most would-be homeowners. The staggering increase will occur on 6/3/2013 when FHA’s policy on the duration of the… Read more »
Before You Leave Home…
The last thing you want to do while you’re on a trip is to worry about someone burglarizing your home. Use this checklist to add some peace of mind to your travel plans. Ask a trusted friend – to pick up your mail and newspaper and keep the yard free of trash and advertisements. Stop… Read more »