09 Mar 2023
By noelkelman

The Do’s And Dont’s Of Making Your Offer More Competitive

Mortgage, ,
Today, the housing market is more competitive than it has ever been in the past. You may have your eyes on your dream home, but how can you make it stand out from the crowd? There are a few tips that you should keep in mind. What are a few things you should do, and what are a few things you should avoid? Do Get A Pre-Approval Letter Because the housing market is so competitive, the seller is probably going to have many offers. The seller wants to make sure that the buyer they choose already has financing lined up.…
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24 Feb 2023
By noelkelman

The Top Reasons To Stop Renting And Buy Today

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Buying a house can be expensive, and it can take a long time to save up money for a down payment; however, it might be time for you to stop renting and buy your own place. What are some of the top reasons why it might be time to put down some roots? Your Rent Is Going Up The reality is that your rent will go up with time. Every time you renew your lease, it can be frustrating to see that rent check continue to increase. If you are tired of your rent going up, get a mortgage. You…
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16 Feb 2023
By noelkelman

Why You Receive So Much Junk Mail After Closing On Your Home

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Congratulations! You have finally closed on your home loan, and you are excited to get moved in. Or, you may have just refinanced your home, and you are excited to enjoy it. Regardless, all of a sudden, you start to get a bunch of junk mail in your mailbox. It can be frustrating to sort through everything, and how did they get your information in the first place?  Where Junk Mailers Get Your Personal Information First, there are a few locations where junk mailers may have gotten your personal information. Once your property deed is recorded, it goes into the…
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16 Dec 2022
By noelkelman

Should You Consider Purchasing A Newly Built Home?

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If you have been in the process of looking for a home for a long time, you understand just how difficult it has been. You may have considered building your own house, but after seeing the bidding wars for land before you even start building, you may have crossed newly built homes off your list. Now, there are a few reasons why you should consider adding new homes back to your search.  There Is An Elevated Supply Of Newly Built Homes Right now, there is an elevated supply of newly built homes. Even though the overall inventory of available houses…
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22 Nov 2022
By noelkelman

Escrow And Your Mortgage: The Most Important Points To Know

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There are many complicated terms thrown around regarding your mortgage, and one of them is an escrow account. You will probably hear that your lender will collect some additional money every month for escrow payments. If you take a look at your mortgage statement, you will see your interest, your principal, and your escrow. What does this mean, and why do you have to pay additional money that isn't going toward the balance of your loan? The Definition Of An Escrow Account An escrow account is an extra account that your lender opens on your behalf to make sure certain…
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16 Nov 2022
By noelkelman

The Right (And Wrong) Reasons To Buy A House

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There are many people who dream of owning a home, but you need to purchase your home for the right reasons. Simply purchasing a house because other people are doing so is not a strong reason to make such an expensive purchase. What are some of the reasons why you should purchase a house? What are some examples of bad reasons to buy a home? The Right Reasons To Buy A Home There are several strong reasons why you should consider purchasing property. If you have children, you may want them to attend a specific school. Therefore, you might be…
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25 Oct 2022
By noelkelman

What Do First-Time Homebuyers Need To Know?

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If you are purchasing a house for the first time, you are probably excited to imagine what your life might look like in a bunch of different houses. At the same time, the process can be a bit overwhelming. The housing market is competitive right now, the financing process can be confusing, and you might not know exactly what you are looking for. What are a few of the most important tips first-time home buyers need to know? Reach Out To Experts For Help First, you need to reach out to professionals who can help you during the process. For…
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19 Oct 2022
By noelkelman

The Top Tips To Get Your Offer Accepted

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The housing market today is very competitive, and you might be wondering how you can get your offer accepted. If the seller has multiple offers on the table, it can be a bit of a challenge. Many people assume that the best way to get an offer accepted is to offer the most money. Even though that is certainly helpful, there are several other tips you should follow to make sure your offer is the one the seller picks. Get Pre-Approved For A Mortgage First, you must make sure that you get pre-approved for a mortgage. Unless you are paying…
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