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Moving Down in an Up Market
Selling and buying a lower priced home in an "Up" market can be to your advantage. The advantage is to maximize the sales price on your existing home and replace it with a less expensive one. Moving down in an "up" market may be… Continue Reading “Moving Down in an Up Market”
Showing How Earnest You Are
The expression "putting your money where your mouth is" demonstrates a monetary sincerity to what could be empty words. In today’s competitive market where multiple offers are common, sellers want as much assurance as possible that the buyer is sincere and will close on… Continue Reading “Showing How Earnest You Are”
Is Your Home Inventory Up To Date?
A current inventory of all the personal items in your home is important and even necessary, if you are faced with filing a police report or insurance claim. The homeowner is usually asked if they have a home inventory. If not, the homeowner can… Continue Reading “Is Your Home Inventory Up To Date?”
Difficult to Buy What Is Not For Sale
Buyers are becoming discouraged there are not enough homes on the market, especially, in certain price ranges. When they do find something they want, there may be multiple offers and they end up losing to another buyer. Some buyers after experiencing several of these… Continue Reading “Difficult to Buy What Is Not For Sale”
Questions to Ask a Mover
"I’d wish I’d known that before I picked a mover." Having a checklist of questions might have prevented this issue. This list of questions will provide you with things to discuss when interviewing a moving company. Fees What is the charge for packing? Does… Continue Reading “Questions to Ask a Mover”
Buy Before You Sell
A common concern for homeowners is that if they sell their home first, they may not be able to find another home to buy. It is understandable with the low inventories currently available in most markets, but a strong argument can be made to… Continue Reading “Buy Before You Sell”
When are the Negotiations Over?
The primary negotiation in a home purchase takes place when the contract is agreed upon that includes the price, closing and possession. With inventory down over 19% in the past year and multiple offers being more of the norm than the exception, the first… Continue Reading “When are the Negotiations Over?”
Become a Victim of Inflation or Benefit from It
In inflationary times, currently the highest in 40 years, the purchasing power of your money diminishes each day; essentially, buying you less. The biggest threat is to be without capital assets, like a home, that are benefiting from the increase in prices. Your money… Continue Reading “Become a Victim of Inflation or Benefit from It”
You don’t have to give an arm to get a lower rate
Rising interest rates compounded with increasing home prices are causing affordability issues for many buyers. To keep payments low, you won’t have to give an arm, but more buyers are considering getting an ARM, adjustable-rate mortgages. Mortgage rates are near its highest point since… Continue Reading “You don’t have to give an arm to get a lower rate”
Helping the Seller See Your FHA/VA Offer More Favorably
With multiple offers the norm on many listings these days, the seller relies on their listing agent to help them determine which one to accept. In some cases, offers subject to FHA or VA mortgages tend to move to the bottom of the list.… Continue Reading “Helping the Seller See Your FHA/VA Offer More Favorably”
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