The sales of new U.S. single family homes fell only slightly in November in the wake of higher mortgage rates. Meanwhile, prices on new homes continued to rise, signaling to national housing market experts that the market truly is weathering higher mortgage rates, according to a recent news article. National Housing Market Showing Resilience, Experts […]
Q: Do I need to hire a real estate agent to represent me when I buy a new home from a builder? A: Legally, no. But if you don’t, you might be missing out on some tangible benefits that impact your wallet and how much you get for your money. There are many reasons why […]
Local schools are a contributing factor for anyone buying a home. Even if you don’t have kids yourself, your next buyer might, and they might base their decision to buy on the school district which serves your home. The question remains: How do you evaluate schools? What’s the best approach for understanding if your local […]
Are you tired of looking at homes on dozens of real estate sites? Frustrated by outdated listings on Zillow and Trulia? My website and blog provides up-to-date information on the newest homes of the market and doesn’t show homes that are already under contract or sold. Sites like Zillow, Trulia, and Realtor.com are updated once […]
If you are considering applying for a refinance or buying a home, it is important to understand the mechanics of your mortgage loan. Before you sit down to speak with your loan officer, you should consider preparing a list of questions you feel may need to be answered. Typically, your Jacksonville NC loan officer will […]
Many of my clients (especially Baby Boomers who are downsizing or relocating) ask me if they should pay cash for their next house or finance it with a new loan. While the idea of owning a home free-and-clear is certainly appealing, I always present them with a series of questions to help them clarify the […]
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By the time you get to the final walk-through on your Jacksonville NC or Crystal Coast property, the home buying process is almost complete. However, it is still important to pay close attention to this final step, as it will be crucial in the success of your home purchase. The final walk-through is your last […]
Here’s another sign that the tide has turned on the national real estate market: US homes entering the foreclosure process fell to their lowest levels in 7 years during the 3rd quarter of 2013. This is tremendous news for interested home sellers because foreclosures have been pulling down median sales prices all across the country […]
A Comparable Market Analysis is an analysis that your qualified agent puts together for a particular locale that you are thinking of buying in. The CMA is especially useful when it’s time to put in a bid for a home as you and your agent can see comparable houses in the area and what they […]