It can be disappointing when your home isn’t selling as fast as you thought is was. When you set a listing price for your home, unless you and your agent misread the market, you expect your home to sell by a certain time. So what do you do when your expectations haven’t been met yet? […]
There’s a lot that goes into making the decision to purchase your first home. Becoming a homeowner for the first time can be overwhelming for many people – but don’t fear, our team is here to help you through the entire process, start to finish. Here’s a few tips to help ease the anxiety of owning […]
There is perhaps no more exciting and nerve-wracking time in the home buying process than when you decide to make an offer on a home. If it is accepted, you will be on your way to owning a new home—if not, you will be forced to make some difficult decisions. As your Realtor, I will help […]
Often ads for homes on the market include the phrase “motivated seller,” and while this sounds as if it may be to your benefit as a home buyer, what does it actually mean? If a seller is truly motivated you can benefit from a number of potential perks they may be willing to throw in […]
Your credit is one of the most important factors in qualifying for a home loan, and it will determine what sort of interest rate you are able to get. That interest rate can make all the difference when it comes to how much home you can afford and keeping your payments within your budget. If […]
In your house hunting you may have come across a mention of FHA loans. FHA stands for Federal Housing Authority, and the loans available through this program are designed to help people qualify for loans and purchase homes more easily. If you are wondering about getting an FHA loan for your home purchase, the first […]
If you are a first time homeowner, or are purchasing a home after a major life change such as marriage or having children, what should you consider to be sure your new home can grow with your changing family? The time and effort that go into purchasing and decorating a new home, not to mention […]
Are you thinking about purchasing your first home? Tax breaks available for first-time homeowners may make it worthwhile. Consult your accountant or tax professional about which of these conditions apply to you. You may be able to deduct the total amount of interest paid on your mortgage. If you make a down payment of less […]
It’s tax season! What better way to use that tax refund than to invest it into your home? Maybe you’ve been dying to update your kitchen, or put new tile into your master bath. Invest your tax refund money back into your home – it could help increase the value of your home! Here’s fix […]
Ah, yes, Spring is right around the corner, can you believe it? We are expecting inventory in the MetroWest area to start to pick up in March, so if you are a buyer that’s been hunting homes for awhile, hang in there! In the meantime, ring in the spring with these 10 cleaning tips for […]
