Your home is probably the most expensive asset that you will ever own. Most people know they will need a 20% down payment and a monthly mortgage payment, but there are some hidden costs of buying a home that commonly are overlooked. Zillow estimates that, on average, Americans pay about $9,000 a ... » Learn More about Hidden Costs of Buying a Home
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Special Tax Assessments
When you purchase a home, you will pay taxes based on the assessed value of your home. Depending on your community, you may also pay an additional special tax assessments that are above and beyond your standard real estate taxes. If you are unsure if you pay a special tax, visit your county ... » Learn More about Special Tax Assessments
5 Mistakes Buyers Make in a Sellers Market
Since the start of the New Year, the market has been heating up for sellers. For buyers, this type of market can make the home buying process more stressful and anxiety ridden. Today, I'm going to share the mistakes that buyers should avoid making in a sellers market and how you can avoid making ... » Learn More about 5 Mistakes Buyers Make in a Sellers Market
What to Expect When Buying a Home
Buying a new home can seem overwhelming, but knowing what to expect, along with having a knowledgeable team of a real estate and mortgage-lending professional to assist you, can help make finding and financing your home an exciting and rewarding experience. You might feel overwhelmed ... » Learn More about What to Expect When Buying a Home
Buy or Rent?
If you are considering the possibility of purchasing a home this year, you may have heard that renting is a smarter choice than buying for a number of reasons. For many people, however, that is not always true. Deciding whether to buy or rent depends on your individual options and circumstances. To ... » Learn More about Buy or Rent?
