Lets Talk Real Estate! " Do You Need To Put Down 20 Percent?" Twenty percent down is often the standard for buying a new home, however, not only can a down payment be lower (sometimes as little as five percent), but it may also be in your best interest to pay less up front. Even [...]
Lets Talk Real Estate! " When Purchasing Land" Maybe your dream has always been to build your dream home from the foundation up, or maybe you can't find your dream home in the area in which you want to live. Either way, you're looking to buy a plot of land and you're not really [...]
Lets Talk Real Estate! "Knowing The Value Of Your Home" Real estate values fluctuate over the years, sometimes just a little, and sometimes dramatically. Even if you're not planning to sell your home anytime soon, it is to your advantage to know the estimated worth of your property. Licensed real estate agents are always going [...]
Lets Talk Real Estate! "Move or Renovate?" Maybe your family has grown or your children have left for college, or perhaps your aging parents need to movie in. Whatever the reason, you may be facing the difficult choice between major home renovations or moving to a new property. Of course, there are some matters [...]
Lets Talk Real Estate! "When Can You Cancel Your PMI?" When you purchase your home it may have come with the added expense of private mortgage insurance (PMI). Because it was never meant to be a permanent home, however, at what point should you feel comfortable cancelling it? Since lenders are required to cancel PMI [...]
Lets Talk Real Estate! "Townhouse Curb Appeal" "Curb Appeal" can be a considerable factor when it comes to selling your home, but how do you check that box if you live in a town house? How do you distinguish your unit from those around it and make your small front yard stand out? First, you [...]
Lets Talk Real Estate! "Are Built-In Bookshelves Worth It?" Ask any bookworms to describe their dream home and the first room they describe will be a library with the built in bookshelves. When it comes time to sell your home, however, do in-the-wall shelves add to the value of your house or do they [...]
Lets Talk Real Estate! "Find Dog Friendly Neighborhoods" From school districts quality to access to hospitals, shopping centers, and public transit, there is a lot to think about when choosing a neighborhood for your new home, and this includes the welfare of your pets. If you have or are planning to have pets (especially dogs), [...]
Lets Talk Real Estate! "State Your Case In A Letter" Sometimes the right personal touch can make all the difference in getting your purchase offer accepted by a homeowner. A great way to make yourself and your offer stand out is by including a letter, handwritten if your penmanship is decent. Make the letter as [...]
Lets Talk Real Estate! "What Kind of Mortgage Is Right For you?" Find a home that's perfect for you and your family is only half the battle. Unless you are fortunate enough to be able to pay for your property in cash, you are also going to have to fins the right type of mortgage [...]
