Thinking About Buying A Fixer Upper?

painting a wallTaking the leap into homeownership is no walk in the park, and when you're on a shoestring budget, the challenge cranks up a notch. So, have you ever thought about the idea of a fixer-upper? Fixer-uppers are those diamonds in the rough that are easy on the wallet but need some elbow grease to shine and are typically good investments. Find a good real estate agent that can pull up comparables for you to make sure you're getting the best deal and allow the Realtor to negotiate for you.


Let's chat about what a fixer-upper is...

Picture a place that's going for a steal because it's seen better days. It could be worn down or out-of-date, and depending on the shape it's in, you might still be able to live there…

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What to Know About Mortgage PreApproval?

Having a mortgage preapproval has always been important, but now it’s become even more meaningful since the real estate market has grown substantially within the past five years.

Shopping in the current market for a new home, prospective homebuyers face the rapidly shifting real estate changes, characterized by low supply and growing prices. The house-hunting experience can be really exciting yet a little scary, kind of like the thrills and chills of a theme park ride... especially for First Time Homebuyers.

Despite the changes in the housing market lately, certain timeless practices remain relevant; one practice is securing a mortgage preapproval. Today, obtaining a preapproval is arguably more crucial…

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How To Know If It’s The Right Time To Sell Your House

Deciding to sell a house is a tough decision, often clouded by emotions and potential for drama that anyone who has indulged, or is familiar with, in real estate reality TV. But now you may be living the TV drama and realizing just how difficult a decision you face now… Often weighing the attachment to your home's quirks against the pull of a house that might better suit your needs and facilitate your new life may be difficult.

Evaluating Your Home's Equity

emoving the emotion in favor of facts is crucial. The first question is about your current home's equity: Have you been living in your house long enough to have acquired an adequate amount of equity, that selling becomes profitable? A…

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