Thinking of Buying an Older Home?

Thinking of Buying an Older Home?

When searching for the next house to call home, there’s a lot to consider. Opening your home search to older constructions can increase your options, however older homes may be harboring issues beneath the surface.

Down Payment Dilemna

Down Payment Dilemna

How do you know how much to put down on a home? Most lenders will tell you that 20 percent is the standard, but is that really necessary?

Deciding How Much House You Can Afford

Deciding How Much House You Can Afford

Your lender decides what you can borrow but you decide what you can afford.Lenders are careful, but they make qualification decisions based on averages and formulas. They won’t understand the nuances of your lifestyle and spending patterns quite as well as you do....
Fixer-Upper or Move-In Ready Home?

Fixer-Upper or Move-In Ready Home?

Shows like HGTV’s “Fixer Upper” have popularized the idea of buying and renovating the worst house on the best block. Homes that need major remodeling, however, aren’t for everyone. Sometimes a move-in ready house is a better option. Whether you’re a first-time...
Dealing with Financing

Dealing with Financing

As the events of the last few years in the real estate industry show, people forget about the tremendous financial responsibility of purchasing a home at their peril. Here are a few tips for dealing with the dollar signs so that you can take down that “for sale” sign...