Did you hear? The conforming loan limits for 2024 were announced and with some good news for prospective buyers. What Does This Mean? Conforming loans are mortgages that adhere to specific dollar limits set by the FHFA (the Federal Housing Finance Agency) which in turn become the funding criteria for FNMA (Fannie Mae) and FHLMC […]
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Are you considering buying your first home and are you wondering about what to expect for expenses after buying a house? Let’s talk today at a high level about things you should plan for. Mortgage Payment: If you’ll be financing – this should make up the bulk of your budget. Your lender will guide you
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What exactly makes a house a home? Is there a formula or recipe for success? Let’s dig into the age old question today. A House is Just a House A house is just a house until it gets personal touches. I’m a big believer that houses are simply depersonalized homes. So when you’re house hunting
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Are you buying or thinking about buying a home? If so, you should understand the difference in the home inspection vs. appraisal process. Let’s take a look at the differences and similarities in these two important parts of home-buying. What is a Home Inspection? A home inspection looks to the physical condition of the structure
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Many homeowners thinking about selling will ask “Do I have sufficient equity to sell my home?” It’s a question that needs a few pieces of information to properly answer. For the calculation, you’ll need the current market value of your property and the amount remaining on your mortgage(s). Current Market Value of Property is Important
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If you’re curious how to determine property value – whether because you’re looking to sell or interested your equity read on. There are 4 main factors that drive property value including age/condition of your home, the size of your dwelling, updates to your property and neighborhood comps. Far too often, people fall victim to online
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If you are thinking about selling or buying a home, you have likely spent some time thinking about hiring a real estate agent. Taking the time to do your homework will help ensure you find a trusted partner skilled at their trade. You know you want someone who will work for you and fight professionally
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House hunting? Read on for a helpful Home Buying Checklist: Reality Check Edition. Why am I offering a checklist when there are countless ones available all over the internet, on social media and likely in handouts from your REALTOR? Because most fail to talk about nuanced parts of the home buying process. So use those
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If you are readying to put your house on the market – here are 5 things not to do when selling your home. Taking these steps will ensure a more seamless transaction for all involved. Don’t Choose the First Agent You Meet: Well – you can – but do yourself a favor and make sure
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Are you preparing to buy a home and are you curious if an earnest money deposit (EMD) is safe? If so – please read on and let’s learn about earnest money deposits, when they’re used and the protections available to buyers and sellers. What Exactly is an Earnest Money Deposit? An earnest money deposit is
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