Buying a Home

So how is the market doing? Weekly real estate market stats

You have to be careful not to take a too narrow view of the market to see overall trends, but it can also be helpful to see what the market...
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2 must-haves at closing… you won’t transfer keys without them!

Friday is the most popular day for closings and I am off to one this morning. I am representing the seller so all she needs is her driver’s license or...
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Why going to open houses can be a good idea

Visitors at recent open houses reminded me of why open houses can be more beneficial than many people think… for the seller and current buyers… as well as for potential...
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The mortgage process……….

What do you need to know in today’s mortgage market? Here are the requirements to qualify for a mortgage today: down payment (at least 3% down, many buyers are putting...
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Buying a Home can be SCARY… if you don’t know the FACTS!

No, you down need a 20% down payment to buy a home… or a credit score of 780! Did you know that… 40% of millennials who purchased homes this year...
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When did they start requiring egress windows in basement bedrooms?

As more family homes that haven’t been sold for 40-50 years are hitting the market we are seeing more homes with basement ‘bedrooms’ from years past without egress windows. That...
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What you need to know about qualifying for a mortgage (INFOGRAPHIC)

You don’t need a 20% down payment! You don’t need perfect credit! Down payment assistance programs are available! Talk to a lender to see what you qualify for!  
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When is the best time to find foreclosure listings?

A client recently asked me where all the foreclosure listings have gone. If you look at the chart below, you can see that in 2009 and 2011 there were months...
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