Buying a home

Buying a home Confidence Is the Key to Success for Young Homebuyers [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.18.2″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.18.2″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.18.2″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.18.2″] Buying your first home can seem overwhelming. Thankfully, there’s a lot of great information out there to help you feel more confident as you learn about the process. For those in younger generations who aspire to buy, here are three things to consider sooner rather than […]
Buying a home 3 Benefits to Buying Your Dream Home This Year [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.18.2″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.18.2″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.18.2″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.18.2″] Outside of a strong economy, low unemployment, and higher wages, there are three more great reasons why you may want to consider buying your dream home this year instead of waiting. 1. Buying a Home is a Great Investment Several reports indicate that real estate is […]
Buying a home 3 Reasons This is NOT the 2008 Real Estate Market [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.18.2″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.18.2″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.18.2″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_image src=”https://assets.agentfire3.com/uploads/sites/77/2019/11/Apples-and-oranges.jpg” _builder_version=”3.18.2″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.18.2″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.18.2″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.18.2″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.18.2″] No one knows for sure when the next recession will occur. What is known, however, is that the upcoming economic slowdown will not be caused by a housing market crash, as was the case in 2008. There […]
Buying a home How to Determine If You Can Afford to Buy a Home The gap between the increase in personal income and residential real estate prices has been used to defend the concept that we are experiencing an affordability crisis in housing today. It is true that home prices and wages are two key elements in any affordability equation. There is, however, an extremely important third component to […]
Buying a home 4 Reasons to Buy a Home This Fall Here are four great reasons to consider buying a home today, instead of waiting. 1. Prices Will Continue to Rise CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Insights Report shows that home prices have appreciated by 3.6% over the last 12 months. The same report predicts prices will continue to increase at a rate of 5.8% over the next year. The bottom […]
Buying a home Top Priorities When Moving with Kids [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]According to the Pew Research Center, around 37% of U.S students will be going back to school soon and the rest have already started the new academic year. With school-aged children in your home, buying or selling a house can take […]
Buying a home Buying a Home: Do You Know the Lingo? [INFOGRAPHIC] [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.18.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Buying a Home: Do You Know the Lingo? [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights: Buying a home can be intimidating if you’re not familiar with the terms used throughout the process. To point you in the right direction, here’s a list of some […]
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Buying a home Home Inspections: What to Expect [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Home Inspections: What to Expect So you made an offer, it was accepted, and now your next task is to have the home inspected prior to closing. Oftentimes, agents make your offer contingent on a clean home inspection. This contingency allows […]
Buying a home Why You Should Get Pre-Qualified When Buying a Home Is Mortgage Pre-Qualification Necessary?   According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Pre-Qualification and Pre-Approval in practice both refer to a letter from a lender that specifies how much the lender is willing to lend to you.  While there are some legal distinctions, basically both specify a loan up to a certain amount, based on […]
Buying a home Green Team Business Review – February 2018   The 2018 Scoreboard: Green Team’s Warwick office had a very good start to the year.  January was up over all previous years, a very positive sign.  The total sales volume was $5+ million for the month, over $1 million more than last year.  It’s too soon to start comparing agents’ individual numbers.  However, there […]
Buying a home To Work with a Buyer’s Agent or a Listing Agent, that is the Question For some people, it’s almost a moral dilemma.  They’ve been talking to an agent they like.  Then they see a house they like.   However, the house is listed by a different broker.  Consequently, they feel that it’s only ethical to contact the listing agent.     Or, they think they’ll be able to negotiate a better […]
Buying a home Buying Is Now 33.1% Cheaper Than Renting in the US The results of the latest Rent vs. Buy Report from Trulia show that homeownership remains cheaper than renting with a traditional 30-year fixed rate mortgage in the 100 largest metro areas in the United States. The updated numbers actually show that the range is an average of 3.5% less expensive in San Jose (CA), all […]
Buying a home The Internet Vs. the Real Estate Agent The Internet Vs. the Real Estate Agent The Internet Vs. the Real Estate Agent.  It may seem like the internet provides many all the tools that can make buying your dream home seem like a breeze.  You can search online, see a home you like, take a video tour.  Sure, there’s an Agent attached to […]
Buying a home Do You Know the Cost of Waiting? [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights: The “Cost of Waiting to Buy” is defined as the additional funds it would take to buy a home if prices and interest rates were to increase over a period of time. Freddie Mac predicts that interest rates will increase to 4.8% by this time next year, while home prices are predicted to […]
Buying a home Millionaire to Millennials: Buy Now! Self-made millionaire David Bach was quoted in a CNBC article explaining that “the single biggest mistake millennials are making” is not purchasing a home because buying real estate is “an escalator to wealth.” Bach went on to explain: “If millennials don’t buy a home, their chances of actually having any wealth in this country are little to none. The average homeowner […]
Buying a home BUILDING YOUR DREAM HOME (ALMOST) STRESS FREE When building your dream home, much of the stress involved comes from having to make a lot of decisions.  Decisions about finding the right lot. Choosing the house plan that best suits your family’s lifestyle. Finding financing. Setting budgets. Making decisions on roofing, siding, windows. Selecting paint colors, flooring, cabinets. Counter tops, tile, lighting, plumbing […]
Buying a home Warwick Real Estate … the Real Monopoly Game and How to Win Warwick Real Estate … the Real Monopoly Game and How to Win. Our local real estate market has no doubt been challenging.  There are limited properties available to buy. There are more buyers ready, willing and able to purchase residential real estate in our area.   Strategic moves that rival the board game Monopoly are required. […]