How many reasons are there to use a buyer’s agent? I think these four are most compelling: The MLS allows agents to search through properties in richer ways than is available to the general public. Agents are constantly looking at properties and should be able to spot bargains or help you avoid overpriced properties. An [...] Read more
First Time Home Buyers Guide – Part 3
8. GET INSURANCE No one would drive a car without insurance, so it figures that no homeowner should be without insurance. The essential idea behind various forms of property and real estate insurance is to protect owners in the event of catastrophe. If something goes wrong, insurance can be the bargain of a lifetime. What [...] Read more
First Time Home Buyers Guide – Part 2
4. LOOKING AT HOMES Some 6 million new and existing homes are sold each year. There is no shortage of housing options, but with so many choices the challenge becomes finding the property which best meets your needs. The housing market is complicated because the stock of homes for sale is always in flux. If [...] Read more
First Time Homebuyers Guide Part 1
For a first time homebuyer the whole process of purchasing a home can be a bit daunting at first thought. It doesn’t need to be if you have the right people you are working with. That also goes for any person purchasing a home in the ever evolving real estate and mortgage market. Here’s a guide [...] Read more
