A few weeks ago we featured an article about one of our listings that had issues with the appraisal and subsequently caused the sale to be cancelled. Appraisal issues plague Real Estate Market The home was 2801sf and listed for $285,000 there were sales in the neighborhood from $99sf all the ... » Learn More about Appraisal issues plague Real Estate Market
Buying a home
September 2016 RE/MAX National Housing Report
The September 2016 RE/MAX National Housing Report uses sales from August 2016. The August home sales increased 5.8% over a year ago, reversing July’s decline of 8.8%. At the same time, the median price climbed 5.1% as steady monthly increases continued. August sales were up year-over-year in 41 of ... » Learn More about September 2016 RE/MAX National Housing Report
Do you possess ‘average’ credit? If so, finding a mortgage can be tough
During the early 2000s, getting a mortgage was hardly difficult thanks in great part to lax lending standards. This practice eventually resulted in a bubble forming within the nation’s housing market - which, we are all aware, subsequently burst. Ever since then, the pendulum has swung the other way ... » Learn More about Do you possess ‘average’ credit? If so, finding a mortgage can be tough
4 Suggestions for Buying a Fixer-Upper
Let's say the your dream home just happens to have ancient wiring as well as a cracked foundation? So you’ve set your sights on a home that, to say the least, requires a little repair work. The steps are creaky, and you’ve noticed a leak (or three). Still, your mind is made up. What’s a love-struck ... » Learn More about 4 Suggestions for Buying a Fixer-Upper
Why you must Purchase your Retirement Home Prior to Retiring
Planning to leave the workplace sometime in the next five to ten years? Buying your retirement home now can pay off big in the long term, especially if you’re going to get a mortgage. By making your move ASAP, you’ll be able to capitalize on today’s record-low home interest rates. Earlier ... » Learn More about Why you must Purchase your Retirement Home Prior to Retiring
