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Four Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity

November 7, 2023 by Tammy

Home equity refers to the value of your home that you own outright, minus any outstanding mortgage balance. It can be a valuable asset that can be utilized in various ways. Here are four ways you can use your home equity: Home renovations or improvements: Using your home equity to fund ... » Learn More about Four Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity

Filed Under: Buying, Real Estate Tips, Selling, Uncategorized Tagged With: home equity, real estate, real estate investments

What is a Short Sale?

August 7, 2022 by Tammy

An increase in foreclosure rates will inevitably bring with it an increase in short sales. But what is a short sale? A short sale happens when you sell your house for less than your remaining mortgage balance. The proceeds of which go to the lender and in return the lender forgives the remaining ... » Learn More about What is a Short Sale?

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: foreclosure, Short Sale

What is APR and how does it impact my mortgage?

August 3, 2022 by Tammy

If you've ever gone shopping for a home mortgage or refinance you've probably seen an interest rate advertised as, for instance, "Rate: 2.65%; APR: 2.7%." The annual percentage rate (APR) represents the average annual finance charge you'll be paying on the loan when including all the fees and costs ... » Learn More about What is APR and how does it impact my mortgage?

Filed Under: Buying Tagged With: APR, closing cost, interest rate

How to Make Your Best Offer on a Home

August 3, 2022 by Tammy

Making the right offer is crucial when you have your eye on a home.  Offer too little, and you may get passed over for the next buyer. Offer too much, and you may need to reevaluate your budget for furnishings or upgrades. This can be one of the most challenging parts of buying a new property.  Want ... » Learn More about How to Make Your Best Offer on a Home

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: best offer on home, Buying, making an offer

How Does a Court-Confirmed Probate Sale Work in Real Estate?

July 29, 2022 by Tammy

Probate Sale

Properties sold in probate court can be a good deal, as they’re often priced lower than other homes. But there are risks, and probate sales often take longer than traditional real estate transactions. If you’re an active real estate buyer, at some point you’ll likely come across a probate sale. As a ... » Learn More about How Does a Court-Confirmed Probate Sale Work in Real Estate?

Filed Under: Selling

Make It Sparkle: Eight Tips for Adding Instant Curb Appeal

November 11, 2020 by Tammy

Make It Sparkle

You want to sell your home in the shortest possible time for the highest possible price, right? Of course that is every seller’s goal and it’s your Realtor’s goal as well. So here’s a handy 7 Additional Quick Fixes To Make A Great First Impression When Selling A Home you need to do to make that ... » Learn More about Make It Sparkle: Eight Tips for Adding Instant Curb Appeal

Filed Under: Selling

Making the Right Move: A Checklist for Homebuyers

November 11, 2020 by Tammy

Whether you are a A Case of Cold Feet: How to Handle the First Time Homebuyer or an experienced homeowner, buying a new home is always stressful. Here’s a handy checklist of six things you can do up front to make the process a lot easier. Before you start packing, here’s what you need to ... » Learn More about Making the Right Move: A Checklist for Homebuyers

Filed Under: Buying, Real Estate Tips Tagged With: Buying, Checklist for buyers, getting pre-approved, preparing to buy

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