If you are in the market now for a home, you know its tough being a buyer. There’s nothing more discouraging then putting in multiple offers to get out bid. So if this sounds like you, don’t get discouraged yet.
Read MoreWith mortgage rates at an all time low, it’s a great time to buy. What’s even better for buyers and sellers is that due to the low mortgage rates, banks can approve higher loan amounts due to the decreased monthly mortgage payments. You follow? So it’s a win-win for both parties. If this is your first time in the market, how do you know where do you start? The market is competitive right now so you’ll want to have all your ducks in a row, here’s where to start.
Read MoreWhen real estate opened back up in Williamsport after being shut down for two months, I wasn’t sure what to expect. My hope was that people who had planned on buying or selling in the spring would be eager to get back out there. But with Covid-19 and all the personal protective restrictions we now had, I wasn’t sure how comfortable people would be going into other people’s home. Not only that, but there were a lot of people laid off, so buying a home or selling at this time may no longer be an option for many.
Read MorePurchasing a home is one of the biggest purchases you’ll make, so you want to make sure you are prepared. Often times people are ready for the purchase price and down payment of a home but forget about the closing costs. The closing costs can be wrapped up into the mortgage or you can pay out of pocket for them. If you plan to pay out of pocket, that will lead to a slightly lower monthly mortgage. By paying your closing costs up front you won’t be paying interest on them for the life of the loan. So how do you prepare yourself financially for the purchase of your home?
Read MoreSelling your home can be tough. Opening your doors to buyers can be overwhelming to say the least. Your home is more than just four walls to be critiqued and picked a part. It can be difficult to hear about what people like and don’t like or what they would change and so forth. So how do you know what buyers want? You don’t, each buyer is going to be different, but there are steps you can take to put your best foot forward. I have created a simple five step checklist to help get your home sold quickly and for top dollar.
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