Be prepared when buying your first home

By Matt Carson on 4/13/2023 Tags: home buying tips mortgage basics Become the best buyer you can be When spring flowers bloom, the temperature isn't the only thing heating up. Indeed, the housing market is traditionally on a yearly cycle where more sellers tend to put their homes on the market during the warmer months as opposed to the cooler ones. More houses on the market attract more buyers. So, with the return of spring selling season, you can expect the market to become highly competitive. Inventory still remains low nationwide, which can further complicate a contested market. … Continue reading...

Renting vs. Buying

Rental affordability is a big issue in our area and while rental prices increase, there is no benefit to your long-term plan to pay someone else’s mortgage when you could be gaining equity in your very own home. There are other advantages as well including being able to accommodate your pets, the pride of home ownership and choosing you exact neighborhood and price range. The latest rental report from Realtor.com shows rents are continuing to grow which means you’ll get less home for the same amount of money. “In March 2023, the U.S. rental market experienced single-digit growth for … Continue reading...

7 things you should know about home inspection.

7 Things You Should Know about Home Inspections When Buying a House By Ron Cedillo Real Estate Broker/Owner with Home Buyers Realty BRE 01247457 April 25, 2023 08:14 AM REPORT Unless you’re a real estate agent, you’ll probably only attend a home inspection a handful of times in your life, so you might be taken by surprise by a few things! While your inspector and agent will most likely explain any of these things to you, knowing about them in advance can help you avoid some panic or potential embarrassment. Check out these 7 terms and insights that’ll have you looking and feeling like … Continue reading...

Tips to prepare for to buy a home!

1. Review your Finances. 2. Increase your Credit Score. 3.Look into a first time home buyer program. 4. Find a lender. Buying a home on your own can be overwhelming. So why do it all by your self? It does not make any sense to me. I do this thing multiple times in a year. Most folks buy or sell a property one to two times in their lives. It is one of the most significant financial decisions you might make in your life time. but with a great real estate agent (like me 😉) by your side, you're never alone in the process! 🏡💪 … Continue reading...

Things to do is you are selling your home!

5 tips to insure home buyers are impressed Are you in the market to sell your home? Here are 5 tips to insure buyers are impressed with what's behind your front door. Depersonalize your space, style important areas with quality items. Remove personal photos, keep large wall art and add greenery. Prospective buyers will have an easier time picturing themselves living there. Simplify, only include furniture that adds function or beauty. Arrange or remove furniture to make rooms look larger and inviting. Remove unnecessary items from all surfaces. Keep immaculate, clean, make beds, … Continue reading...

Now is the time to sell your home with spring here!

Featured Image If you’re thinking about selling this spring, it’s time to get moving – the best week to list your house is fast approaching. Experts at realtor.com looked at seasonal trends from recent years (excluding 2020 as an uncharacteristic year due to the onset of the pandemic) and determined the ideal week to list a house this year: “Home sellers on the fence waiting for that perfect moment to sell should start preparations, because the best time to list a home in 2023 is approaching quickly. The week of April 16-22 is expected to have the ideal balance of housing market … Continue reading...

Leverage your equity when selling your home

Leverage Your Equity When You Sell Your House | MyKCM One of the benefits of being a homeowner is that you build equity over time. By selling your house, that equity can be used toward purchasing your next home. But before you can put it to use, you should understand exactly what equity is and how it grows. Bankrate explains it like this: “Home equity is the portion of your home you’ve paid off – in other words, your stake in the property as opposed to the lender’s. In practical terms, home equity is the appraised value of your home minus any outstanding mortgage and loan … Continue reading...

Suggestions on selling your home

I hope 2023 is off to a great start for you and your family. If you have plans to sell your home this year, you might ask, is it still a good time, or should I wait? You're not alone. I'm getting that question a lot this year. It's not news that the housing market has shifted, and homes aren't selling hours or days after they hit the market. However, there are still buyers, and homes are selling. Here are a few ways to turn your home into a HOT home during this slower market. Fix Any Maintenance Issues The housing market has changed, and the days of selling your home "as is" are over. If … Continue reading...

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