If you’re one of the millions who binged Netflix’s Bridgerton, you know this show has taken the world by storm. But it’s not just the romance, the high society, and the gossip that have made Bridgerton so popular. The show’s design and décor ... Read More
Uncategorized
Rental Home Investments
Rental homes whether they be single-family detached properties, condos, two, three or four-unit properties share many of the same benefits. Most people instinctively understand many of the working parts because they are the same as their ... Read More
Pre-Listing Inspections
Imagine what happens when there is not a pre-listing inspection. The buyer contracts for the home with a provision for professional home inspection. When it is made, there could be things that the buyer didn't expect or even, ... Read More
Would you move if it was to your advantage?
A much-repeated investment strategy is to buy low and sell high. Some people who purchased around the financial crisis of 2010-2012 are poised to make considerable profits. The median home price in America is now $295,300 up from $155,600 in ... Read More
Tips on Work From Home… Over the Holidays
We’ve all been home A LOT this year. So you may think you have your work from home (WFH) routine on auto-pilot. But the holidays add a little extra to just about everything… and that includes added distractions for the many people working from home ... Read More
DebtIncome Ratio Affects Approval & the Interest Rate
Debt-to-Income ratio is a tool that lenders use to qualify buyers for a mortgage and is an important factor in determining loan approval. It provides an indication of the amount of debt that a potential borrower is obligated to in relation to ... Read More
Buyer’s Closing Costs
Ideally, each party will pay their own closing costs associated with the purchase and the sale of a home, but they can be negotiable based on lender requirements and market conditions. The fees are usually paid at the settlement and will be itemized ... Read More
Where Did the Assumptions Go?
Mortgage assumptions have not been a practical matter for the last 30 years because mortgage rates have been on a steady decline. Even if the seller had a rate lower than the current rate, the new purchaser must qualify to assume the ... Read More