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Getting Your Home Ready This Spring to Sell This Summer

April 8, 2020

Will It Be a Seller’s Market for Home Sales This Year?

If you have your choice, most people feel that it is best to try to sell your home in the spring. Selling your home in the summer presents a number of challenges, including the fact that people may go on vacation or may be focused on entertaining their children or enjoying time off from work, and not really looking to buy a home.

But does that mean it is impossible to sell a home in the summer? Far from it! Plenty of people successfully sell homes in summertime, and the late spring and early summer months are considered by many to be the busiest time of the year for home sales. But either way, the time to start preparing is during the spring months. With that in mind, here are some tips for getting your home ready to sell this summer in the spring.

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A Guide to Mortgaging a Tiny Home in 2020

March 25, 2020

Considering a Mortgage to Buy Your First Tiny Home?

The tiny house movement has been growing steadily over the past few years, as people try to reduce their carbon footprint and realize they often have much more home than they really need. Whether you buy an existing tiny house or you get a little plot of land and buy your own, you can reduce your costs considerably when you go down this road to homeownership.

Unfortunately, while a tiny home is much cheaper than a traditional size home, they are still not exactly pocket change. Because of the small return, it can be tough to get a mortgage lender interested in helping someone out with a mortgage loan. That does not mean, however, that getting a mortgage loan for a tiny home is impossible. In 2020, as tiny homes continue to gain acceptance, you may have even more options than ever before.

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Boosting Curb Appeal Before Spring

March 11, 2020

Before Getting Ready to Sell Your Home, Make Sure It’s Competitive

Spring is the prime time for listing your home on the market because it’s the top time of year that folks go looking for a new home. That said, real estate spring fever also means more competition for buyers, and it can be tough to find ways to make your home stand out, without breaking the bank in the process. Check out these five handy, low-cost ways to give your home the edge in any competitive market this spring.

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How Much Home Do You Actually Need? Here’s How to Figure It Out

February 26, 2020

Will We Be Able to Live in This Home… Forever?

When you’re on the lookout for the right new home to buy for yourself and your family, there are so many elements to take into account space-wise, not the least of which is budget. As you surf real estate listings online and in-person, factor in these four crucial variables to make sure you’re getting the space you need, as well as the most bang for your buck.

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Timing Your Sale and Purchase So You Don’t End up in Storage

February 12, 2020

How to Time Your Current Home’s Sale

If you’re buying your first home, timing is not necessarily going to be an issue. After all, you will continue to live in your apartment, your parents’ home, or wherever you hang your hat until your new home is available – and then you’ll move right in. However, if you already own a home and are buying a new one, things are a little trickier. You probably need to sell your old home before you can buy a new one, but if you sell before you buy, where are you going to put all your stuff in the interim?

There has to be some way to time things so that you can move into your new house before you have to move out of your old one, without having to pay to put all of your possessions into storage. Fortunately, people do this all the time. Here are some tips for timing your home sale and home purchase.

To begin, there are basically two ways to time your sale and purchase; you can buy, then sell, or sell then buy.

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Are Home Buying Classes Really Worth Your Time?

January 8, 2020

First Time Home Buyers Have a LOT of Info to Learn About…

Sometimes all the steps involved in buying a home, including finding the right mortgage lender, working with your broker, ensuring your home needs are met at your budget and more, can feel overwhelming, especially if it’s your first time going through the process. So where is a person supposed to figure all of this stuff out?

As you might have guessed, this is where a little homebuyer education can come in handy. Accredited courses can not only set your mind at ease before and while you search for the right home, but they can also ease the pressure on your wallet. Here are five reasons why home buying classes can benefit your home buying experience.

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Should I Be House-Shopping in Winter? Yes, And Here’s Why

December 26, 2019

Considering Buying a Home This Year? Don’t Wait!

So you’re contemplating moving this winter. Maybe you’re a first-time homebuyer, or maybe you’re just looking for a change. Maybe you’re starting a family, or getting that dog you’ve always wanted and having a backyard has suddenly become a priority.

Whatever the reason for your search, the fact that it’s winter shouldn’t deter you from forging ahead into the market. Contrary to popular belief, there are actually many advantages to buying a home in the winter months. Read on to learn just a few, before making this critical decision for you and your family.

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5 Reasons Why 2020 Is the Right Time for You to Buy a Home

December 4, 2019

Making the Decision to Become a Homeowner… Next Year

The decision about when to buy a home may always be a tricky one, no matter what housing market or city you find yourself in. Many people would prefer to buy than rent because they want to start building equity in their home investment right away. But this may not be the best financial decision in the long run because of changing market prices and interest rates.

Paying rent for a year and then getting a much lower interest rate on your mortgage could result in a net positive to your bank account over the life of your loan, for example. So with all this in mind, why is next year – 2020 – the right time for you to buy a home? Read on to find out the answer to this all-important question.

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How Good Does My Credit Need to Be to Buy a House?

November 20, 2019

What It Takes to Secure the Best Mortgage

Unless you are one of those people who may be fortunate enough to be able to buy a home in cash, you’re going to need a mortgage loan. And in order to get a mortgage loan, you need credit. But not just any credit – you need good credit.

So just how good does one’s credit rating have to be in order to secure a mortgage that won’t lead to problems down the road? Before you go out seeking mortgage lenders, you should know just how good your credit is going to need to be before you can get a mortgage loan to buy a house. Read on for details!

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