Time to STOP Renting!

Are you still renting and throwing your money away every month?  Really?  Why?  NOW is the time to STOP RENTING and take advantage of SUPER LOW mortgage interest rates!  I believe that YOU can qualify to buy a house.  Contact me TODAY to discuss your options. Rent or Buy?  Should you rent a house or […]

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Tips for the First Time Buyer

Why NOW is a Great Time to Buy:  With mortgage interest rates still at historic lows, and with the busy “Summer selling season” still a few months away, NOW is a great time to buy real estate!  First time buyer?  Your time is NOW!   If you are able to buy a house before the […]

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Write a Clean Offer!

Write a Quality Offer:  Sometimes buyers get so excited over finding that perfect home to buy that less attention is paid to how they write the purchase offer.  However, the quality of your offer is almost as important as the purchase price that you offer. Write a Clean Offer:  Listings agents should not be placed […]

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Do You Really Need A Buyer’s Agent?

You WILL Benefit from Having a Buyer’s Agent!  Your buyer’s agent represents YOUR best interest and will make sure that you buy the house you want at the best possible price and with the best possible terms.  How Much Do I Have to Pay My Buyer’s Agent?  The buyer’s agent is typically paid by the […]

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Negotiation – A Buyer’s Perspective

Negotiate Well:  The goal of any successful real estate transaction is to negotiate a purchase price and purchase terms that will result in a successful sale.  The article below reminds us that the seller and the buyer are both working toward a common goal of consummating a home purchase / sale. The Best Representation:  At […]

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More Difficult to Get a Mortgage in 2014

More Difficult to Get a Mortgage in 2014 It will be more difficult to get a mortgage in 2014.  Don’t panic!  There will still be lenders who will make loans to qualified house buyers that may have some “challenges”.  I can help you find a lender who will work with you and get you approved! […]

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Market Update – Time To Buy!

The Best Time to Buy is During the Holiday Season The Market is Ready for Buyers:  As we head into the holiday season our collective thoughts turn to shopping for presents and spending time with family.  The kids are back in school and most house buyers have put their plans on hold until the springtime.  […]

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All About the Property Inspection

What to Expect During the Property Inspection Almost every offer to purchase residential real estate includes a property inspection contingency.  If a buyer is not satisfied with any aspect of the property after conducting the inspections, the inspection contingency allows the buyer to cancel the purchase contract and receive a full refund of the earnest […]

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How to Prepare for Rising Interest Rates

Five Things to Know About Rising Interest Rates My First House:  My wife and I purchased our first house in 1996.  We thought that we hit the jackpot getting a mortgage interest rate of 6.25%!  We sold that house six years later, for more than twice the price that we paid for it, and purchase […]

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The Termite Inspection and Report

The Termite and Your House The Termite Inspection:  When you buy a house your lender will almost always require a “clear termite report” before they fund your mortgage loan.  A “Clear” termite report means that all of the “section one” repairs have been made and that your house is now free from any active infestation.  […]

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