Buying
Business is still happening. There is however ways of going about it to be more cautious. Showing Houses Distance of 6′ between everyone. Use gloves, hand sanitizer, masks, etc as any of the parties see fit. Touch only KNOBS (door…
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Only real estate professionals who are members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR) can call themselves REALTORS®. The rest call themselves Real Estate Agents. All REALTORS® adhere to NAR’s strict Code of Ethics, which is based on professionalism and…
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Home buyers and home sellers are on separate sides of the fence when it comes to home sales. Buyers want the best deal while the seller wants top dollar, however, they both share the same ultimate goal – they want…
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The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan allows buyers to put down just 3.5% of the purchase price of a primary residence, but requires a credit score of 580 or higher and a debt-to-income ratio below 43%. If you have a credit score between 500…
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The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) loan helps people in rural areas buy homes with $0 down. To qualify for the Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program, you have to meet certain income requirements – described as “low-to-moderate” income. The…
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WE LOVE OUR VETERANS! We also LOVE working with them, and protecting their interest. The VA loan is a $0 down payment mortgage option available to “Active and former” members of the military, often with a lower interest rate than…
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If you purchased real estate property in 2018, you are potentially eligibility to file for a homestead exemption. What is it? A homestead exemption is a discount on your real estate property tax bill for an owner-occupied principal place of…
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Atlanta, Georgia. Photograph by Justin Arndt. Atlanta is, perhaps, most famous for its tall buildings and architecture, but it’s also home to homegrown Atlanta chains, and to thousands of people that have moved to metro Atlanta from around the country. Also,…
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If you (or someone you know) is hoping to find a new home, this blog could make the difference between finding your dream home (& having fun while doing it) OR experiencing frustration and disappointment. (That may sound a bit…
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Saving money is never easy. When you’re hoping to purchase your first home, saving is a necessity! Try these cost-saving tips and soon you’ll have a nest egg to put toward your new place. 1. Make a budget and stick to it.…
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