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Backyard Pool or No Pool?
The question we are asking today is “pool or no pool?” While we can see the appeal of having a pool in your own backyard, there are a few things to consider before deciding whether a pool is right for you and your family. These factors will help you know what lies ahead as a potential home owner with a backyard pool: The Cost of Up Keep Maintenance on a backyard pool can be costly. There are chemical treatments for
Finding a Family Friendly Neighborhood
When you are planning to buy a home, it’s a smart idea to consider how family friendly the neighborhood is that you are moving into. Even if you haven’t started a family quite yet, investing in a home in a more family friendly neighborhood is likely to have better resale value. You can find information about how family friendly a prospective neighborhood may be by paying close attention to the neighborhood at the open house, asking the neighbors, or doing
Get Pre Approved to Buy a Home
Getting pre approved for a home loan before you start shopping is the best first step to buying a home. If you don’t already know the benefits of being pre approval, we are here to help. We are keeping this blog article short and sweet with just 10 reasons you should get pre approved to buy a home: 1. Being pre approved 60 to 90 days before you plan to buy gives you time to truly be prepared. 2. Learn
Mortgage Questions to Ask Your Lender
Each person has a one-of-a-kind perspective when looking to buy a home. You have a unique financial history and a different set of goals to reach than any other person looking to buy home. That is why it is important to ask mortgage questions about your individual home buying outlook. These are a few important questions to ask your lender when your are looking to buy a home. How much home can I afford? The amount of home you can
10 Reasons Why You Need a Buyers Agent
Some new home buyers are cautious to use the services of a real estate professional before they know what an asset a buyers agent can be. If you are looking to buy a home, there are a number of reasons that you will need a buyers agent. This blog post highlights 10 reasons you need a buyers agent on your team. 1. The Seller Pays the Realtor Fees The first thing you should know is that as a home buyer
Homeowners Association: Benefits and Difficulties
Looking to buy a home? You will need to understand how a homeowners association plays a role in your mortgage and living experience as a homeowner. Some home buyers see the big benefits to living in a neighborhood with a homeowners association. While, other prospective home buyer’s would rather avoid living in a HOA neighborhood all together. The goal of this article is to provide you with information about the benefits and potential difficulties with homeowners association neighborhoods. The Benefits
Mortgage Ready Checklist: Buying a Home
Step by step, this checklist will help you understand what it takes to be mortgage ready and buy a home. Knowledge is the key to success in buying your first home, and the mortgage ready checklist is a great place to start. Qualifying: Mortgage Ready Checklist Steady and Stable Income Your income should show your ability to repay the loan to be mortgage ready. You will need 2 years of a steady work history in your industry to qualify for
Buy a Home in the Spring
If you have been looking for the right time to buy a home of your own, now is the time to prepare to buy a home this Spring. This article highlights a few reasons to buy a home in the Spring and begin planning now. 1. The market is not too hot and not too cold, just warming up. Home Listings and Competition Winter months in the housing market usually have the lowest inventory of homes. However, as Spring starts
