The Fall 2017 Edition of my guide, “Things to Consider When Buying a Home” is now available
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Articles written to help buyers.
Trust Matters – Why You Don’t Want to Hear This from Your Listing Agent
You’ve decided to sell your house. You begin to interview potential real estate agents to help you through the process. You need someone you trust enough to: Set the market value on possibly the largest asset your family owns (your home) Set the time schedule for the successful liquidation of that asset Set the fee […]
Inventory Mismatch – A Tale of Two Markets: A 6-Month Update
Six months ago, we reported that the mismatch between the type of inventory of homes for sale and the demand of buyers in the US was causing the formation of two markets. Above the threshold, it’s a buyer’s market. Below the threshold, it’s a seller’s market.
Don’t Disqualify Yourself… 52% of Approved Loans Have A FICO® Score Under 750
The results of countless studies have shown that potential home buyers, and even current homeowners, have an inflated view of what is really required to qualify for a mortgage in today’s market. One such study by the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania revealed that many millennials have not yet considered purchasing homes simply because […]
More Boomerang Buyers Are about to Enter the Market
I previously informed you about a study that revealed that 1.5 million homeowners who were negatively impacted by the housing crisis could re-enter the housing market between 2016-2019.
Want to Keep Up with the Joneses? Now’s the Time
Does your current house fit your needs? Does it seem like everyone else is moving up and moving on to more luxurious surroundings? Are you wondering what it would take to start living your dream life? Market conditions around the country have presented an opportunity like no other for those who are looking to make […]
Lenders Optimistic on DTI Change
Fannie Mae recently raised the cap on its maximum debt-to-income (DTI) ratio to 50 percent. Will it help?
My Pet Peeves in Real Estate Marketing
I collect my pet peeves, because I demand better of myself, especially for my clients.
And they are completely avoidable, at little or no expense.
Buying Process Flowchart
The buying process flowchart