How to Keep Your Home Safe and Secure During the Holidays Hillary Johnston | Nov 1, 2018 | Safety Tips
November 13, 2018
1. Keep your travel plans offline.If you are planning to travel during the holiday season, be sure to keep your travel plans off your social media networks. Never post where you are going, when you are leaving, or when you will be back. This is prime information for a thief because he will know when your house will ...
Four Methods To Deliver Great Customer Service As A Real Estate Agent
November 13, 2018
Four Methods To Deliver Great Customer Service As A Real Estate AgentCollin McDowell CommunityVoice Forbes Real Estate Council CommunityVoice, Post written byCollin McDowellTeam leader and partner of local real estate firm, Collin has conquered real estate in just 9 years as a trainer, coach, and team lead.Becoming a successful agent requires much more than HGTV property shows would ...
5 Decorating Tips for the Holidays
November 12, 2018
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2 Myths Holding Back Home Buyers
November 12, 2018
2 Myths Holding Back Home BuyersUrban Institute recently released a report entitled, “Barriers to Accessing Homeownership: Down Payment, Credit, and Affordability,” which revealed that,“Consumers often think they need to put more money down to purchase a home than is actually required. In a 2017 survey, 68% of renters cited saving for a down ...
FHA Loans:The solution for 1st time buyers
November 10, 2018
FHA Loans: The solution for first-time buyersOn: first time homebuyer, mortgage & pre-approvalTLDR:An FHA Loan is an affordable, accessible loan option that’s particularly suitable for first time home buyers. It protects lenders in the instance of borrower default and helps prospective home buyers who don’t have great credit, or who are making a low down payment ...
To Build or To Buy
November 09, 2018
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What Investors Need to Know About Insurance for House Flippers
November 07, 2018
What Investors Need to Know About Insurance for House FlippersReading Time: 9 minutesHome insurance. Two words that probably aren’t at the forefront of an investor’s mind when they’re buying deals…but unfortunately, insurance for real estate investors is a necessity.Home insurance is complicated enough as it is, but it can become even more of a ...
Are you Hardest Hit?
November 07, 2018
Are you Hardest Hit? Unfortunately, life happens to people, regardless of if we plan on it or not.In some circumstances, some of life’s difficulties may cause a hardship that does not allow the home loan to be paid. This was quite common in the past 10 years or so, during the housing crisis. It was so ...
Buyers Ten Commandments
November 06, 2018
The 10 Commandments of Buying a Home 1) Thou shalt not change jobs, quit your job or become self employed2) Thou shalt not buy a new vehicle or it might become your home3) Thou shalt not buy furniture with money set aside for closing4) Thou shalt not stop paying your current rent or mortgage payment5) Thou shalt not omit ...
2 Myths Holding Back Home Buyers
November 05, 2018
Urban Institute recently released a report entitled, “Barriers to Accessing Homeownership: Down Payment, Credit, and Affordability,” which revealed that,“Consumers often think they need to put more money down to purchase a home than is actually required. In a 2017 survey, 68% of renters cited saving for a down payment as an obstacle to ...
Taking Fear Out of the Mortgage Process
November 05, 2018
A considerable number of potential buyers shy away from jumping into the real estate market due to their uncertainties about the buying process. A specific cause for concern tends to be mortgage qualification.For many, the mortgage process can be scary, but it doesn’t have to be!In order to qualify in today’s market, you’ll need ...
Higher FHA Loan Limits For 2018
November 05, 2018
The FHA has announced FHA loan limits for 2018, and the new numbers mean good news for those looking to buy a home in the new year. The “national conforming loan limit” for 2018 is set at $453,100, up from last year’s limit of $424,100 (see below). The higher limit means more potential borrowing power ...
How to Find the Cheapest Mortgage When Rates Are Rising
November 03, 2018
Good deals are still available, and we'll show you where to shop for themThe days of super-cheap mortgages may be over, but it’s still possible to get a good deal if you know where to look.The average mortgage APR (annual percentage rate) recently topped 5 percent, the highest in a decade. And with the Federal Reserve ...
Can I Get a Home Mortgage with a Low Credit Score?
November 03, 2018
Post by: Nancy Braun, Showcase RealtyCan I Get a Home Mortgage with a Low Credit Score? Dealing with home mortgage rejectionIf you think it is time to get your own Charlotte NC home but are afraid you’ll be denied because your credit score is less than ideal, you’re not alone. Many people would like to ...
November 2018 Middle Tennessee Market Update
November 02, 2018
In the Middle Tennessee area of Manchester, TN; the number of home sales is up 11% from last year to date. Even with limited inventory, not only the number of sales, but the sales price is increasing. Average home prices for 2018 are up 7.5% vs. 2017 year to date. Thinking of purchasing a home or selling ...
NEED-TO-KNOWS FOR BUYING YOUR FIRST HOME
November 02, 2018
NEED-TO-KNOWS FOR BUYING YOUR FIRST HOMEBuying your first home can be one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences of your life, but it can also be a scary and stressful process. To ensure you have a smooth transaction from start to finish, familiarize yourself with the home buying process, note the tools and resources available to you, and ...
FLOOD & OTHER PROPERTY INSURANCE
November 01, 2018
FLOOD INSURANCE AND WIND DAMAGE AND OTHER TYPES OF PROPERTY INSURANCE I am a Real Estate Broker in Middle Tennessee – not an insurance agent – nor an expert on property insurance. But I would like to provide some ‘go to’ websites that offer information that you may find helpful. Your local insurance ...
Five tips every aspiring homebuyer needs to know
November 01, 2018
Thinking about buying a home? Who better to turn to for advice than actual homeowners. Bank of America asked more than 1,200 homeowners what advice they would share with aspiring homebuyers, and here are the five tips that rose to the top:Start saving for your home earlyConsider maintenance costs and unexpected expensesCreate and stick to a budgetBuy ...
5 Ways To Spruce Up Your Home For Sale
November 01, 2018
5 Ways To Spruce Up Your Home For SaleWith the help of a good agent and quality advertising, getting prospective buyers for your home should be an easy task, especially with the current buyer demand for properties. But you can also help the process along by presenting your home in its best possible light. Not only will you get ...
How daylight savings time affects the real estate market
October 30, 2018
Love it or hate it, we are about to Fall Back. Despite gaining an extra hour to sleep in, many people have a hard time adjusting as the days seem much longer (have another cup of coffee!). Did you know daylight savings really does affect the real estate market?HOW DAYLIGHT SAVINGS AFFECTS The REAL ESTATE MARKET1....
Establishing Credit as a Young Adult
October 30, 2018
Establishing a good financial history is important. It creates financial power, making you more desirable to lenders in the future (given you also have a good debt-to-income ratio and other factors a lender is going to examine). It’s easy to start out on the right foot if you follow these simple steps. Being disciplined with ...
Affordable Home Ownership
October 28, 2018
I know with the rising prices there are alot of people that believe that finding an affordable home is not possible anymore. Did you know that HUD properties are one of the last remaining sources for affordable homeownership? The $100 downpayment option offered in some states drastically reduces the out of pocket expenses. Not to mention the ability to ...
30 DAY DECLUTTER CHALLENGE
October 26, 2018
This is something I have been giving to Buyers and Sellers. I did not create form and it did not have a name on . Just wanted to Share.30 DAY DECLUTTER CHALLENGEChecklistEmpty out one junk drawer Purge your closet Go through your movie collection Clean out your television stand Go through your mail pile Clean off your kitchen tablePurge ...
Unique Ideas For Your Basement
October 22, 2018
Published on AL.com by RE Resources TeamA basement can add some much needed square footage to your home. Instead of just using it for storage, consider some unique basement ideas to turn this space into something fun and functional for the whole family. While an unfinished basement can increase the market value of your home, a finished basement ...
Mold prevention & Remediation
October 22, 2018
MOLDPosted on October 21, 2018 in UncategorizedMold is a common household occurrence. However, there are some very severe cases that can cause damage to the entire structure and illness to any inhabitants. https://youtu.be/1dkMK8Mbts8If you are buying a home, be sure to include a mold inspection. If you are selling a property, be proactive and have the home ...
