Picture yourself out for a drive one weekend. You see a sign that says: New Construction Homes!Models Starting At $XXX,XXXNext Right! Maybe you’re actively looking for a house, or maybe it’s just a spur of the moment urge, but you follow the signs to the new construction model home. You park. You walk into the model home. The builder’s sales rep asks you to please sign in. You sign...
Fill in the blank… “I have a _________…” Was it “dream”? It doesn’t take a psychic to know what word you chose. Good chance it was. We all know this line from Martin Luther King, Jr.’s famous speech. So when we hear those first three words, it sort of naturally comes to mind. But what many people aren’t aware of is how much he affected the lives of real estate agents,...
This free booklet will empower you to make the right decision for your particular situation. It will also reveal how to prevent the builder from taking advantage of you. If you’re thinking about buying a new construction house, please, PLEASE make sure you grab a copy of my booklet before just popping in to check out a builder’s model home or development. It seems harmless enough, and it...
Are you a keeper? Some of us have books that we read over and over again. Some books we read once and put it on the shelf...where it sits for years and years. via GIPHY Some of us read library books and return them (or risk a hefty fine). Some of us buy books, read them and donate them to a local neighborhood little free library. Some donate books after buying them to the...
The new year is here, and many people are starting to think seriously about their Resolutions. And while the most popular resolutions aren’t going anywhere (eat healthy, work out, spend less time in front of a screen), if you’re looking to buy a home next year, a few of your resolutions should be of the financial variety. Starting the new year off on the right financial foot by...
For many potential buyers, one of the biggest obstacles on the road to homeownership is saving for a down payment. But thanks to a new technology trend, some savvy buyers are turning to their friends, family, and social networks for help. While crowdfunding has long been a popular trend, until recently it’s been mostly limited to the business world. But according to a recent article in The Wall...
Interest rates are rising. According to Freddie Mac, the current rate for a 30-yr fixed mortgage is 4.81%, which is up a nearly a full percentage point from a year ago. While some were concerned the rising interest rates would have a negative impact on the market, particularly with first-time homebuyers, it looks as if the changes in interest rates are doing little to dampen buyer demand. According to...
If you follow pop culture news, you’d think that all millennials are concerned about is SnapChat and avocado toast. But according to a recent report, there’s something much more important on millennials’ minds these days—and that’s buying a home. According to the 2018 Home Buyer Report from NerdWallet, a whopping 82% of millennials say buying a home is a priority, significantly higher...
When you’re buying a home, you might think the price you offer is ultimately the price you’ll pay, but if you’re buying a home with a mortgage, that’s not the case. With a mortgage, in addition to paying your principal (the amount of money the bank loans you to purchase your home), you’ll also pay interest on that principal—which is why the interest rate on your loan is so...
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