Credit scores. Debt-to-income ratio. Pre-qualifications. There’s SO much about getting a mortgage that can be scary, especially for first-time homebuyers.
But getting a mortgage doesn’t have to be scary!Read more
Vlog: 6 Things Every Homebuyer Should Do Right Now
Buying a new home is definitely one of the most stressful events you’ll undertake in your life. In fact, according to University Hospitals, moving ranks in the top five most stressful events, right up there with the death of a loved one, divorce, losing your job, and a major illness or injury.
However, there are a variety of things you can do right now to help minimize the stress of buying a new home!Read more
Vlog: You Might Qualify for a $5,000 Grant to Help You Buy a Home
To buy a home is probably the biggest financial undertaking of your life. It’s no wonder, then, that some prospective homebuyers feel a little panicked about their investment.
But there are plenty of ways to help defray some of the costs of purchasing a home, from no-money-down home loans that help you keep more money in your pocket up front to grant programs that help reduce your closing costs.Read more
Vlog: How to Build Equity in Your Home (and Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster!)
When you buy a home, having a nice, new mortgage payment hanging over your head for the next 30 years can be a little disconcerting.
But, fortunately, the primary benefit of owning a home – building equity for the future – makes that monthly payment worth it.
Once you’ve built equity in your home, you can tap into that to make home improvements, finance a car, or consolidate other debts, as just a few examples.Read more
Vlog: One Thing ALL New Homeowners Need to Do NOW
Did you know that lock maintenance is required to keep your locks working correctly? Learn more about the ins and outs of locks and keys Read more
Vlog: One of the Most Important Reasons to Hire a Licensed Realtor
A licensed Realtor offers buyers and sellers many different skills and qualities, not the least of which is being on the cutting-edge of real estate Read more
Vlog: Lander is a Great Seller’s Market Right Now
The Lander market is going strong right now thanks to conditions that favor sellers. Find out what that means in this week’s vlog!
3 Surefire Ways to Build Home Equity
One of the greatest benefits of being a homeowner rather than a renter is that you have the opportunity to build equity over the years.
Equity in your home refers to the difference between what you owe on your home and what the current market value is of your home.
For example, if your home is worth $100,000 and you only owe $75,000, you have $25,000 of home equity.
Home equity is a key component of building long-term wealth. But just letting the property appreciate over time isn’t the only way that you can maximize your equity.Read more
Sierra and Chanse: A Real Estate Success Story
Imagine this scenario…
You’re a young couple with two small kids. One of you works in the home because daycare is so expensive. The other works at a local business. Then, one day, word comes down that the business is closing.
Now, instead of driving a few minutes to work, you have to drive all the way to Lander. You also suffer a pay cut.
On top of that, quality rentals are tough to come by – they’re either snatched up quickly or more expensive than you can afford.
It sounds like an impossible situation, right? Especially for a young family that wants to buy their first home!
This isn’t a fictional story, though. It’s the story of our clients Sierra and Chanse.Read more
#Vlog: Secrets of the MLS Revealed
If you’ve worked with a Realtor before, you’ve likely heard the term “MLS” thrown around from time to time.
And while those of us in the industry are intimately familiar with the MLS – Multiple Listing Service – members of the public might not be very familiar with what it is.
This week, Suzie, Katie, and I sat down to discuss the secrets of the MLS and the benefits it offers buyers and sellers, as well as how Realtors use it to serve their clients better.Read more