One of the most important financial considerations of buying a new home is the interest rate paid on the mortgage. Over time, a higher interest rate can add thousands of dollars to the true cost of buying the home. When interest rates are low or steady buyers have greater confidence that they will ... » Learn More about Locking In The Mortgage Rate
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Breaking Down Renting Vs. Owning
Although renting seems like such an easy way to get into a home, you have to remember you’re building your landlord’s wealth—not yours. Owning a home, on the other hand, allows you to build your own wealth. Each year, home renters face the question of whether to renew their lease for ... » Learn More about Breaking Down Renting Vs. Owning
How To Build Equity
As you’re buying/selling a home, you may hear the advice to build equity. But what does this mean? First, let’s go over the term equity. Equity is the difference between your property’s fair market value (FMV) and your outstanding balance on your mortgage. Home equity appreciates when you make ... » Learn More about How To Build Equity
A Quick Lesson on Price vs. Value
Do you know the difference between the price versus the value of a home? The VALUE of a home is relatively more subjective since it’s determined by the house’s style, location, finishes, updates, condition, design, among other similar categories. I offer free home valuations to give you a ... » Learn More about A Quick Lesson on Price vs. Value
Competing in a Multiple Offers Market
If you’re thinking of buying a home today, you already know that the number of homes available for sale is low. But what does that really mean for you? As a buyer, low housing supply, coupled with high buyer demand, means you should be prepared to navigate a highly competitive market where homes ... » Learn More about Competing in a Multiple Offers Market
