If you’re planning to buy a home, knowing what to budget for and how to save may sound scary at first. But it doesn’t have to be. One way to take the fear out of budgeting is understanding some of the costs you might encounter. And to do that, turn to trusted real estate professionals. […]
Four Things That Help Determine Your Mortgage Rate
If you’re looking to buy a home, you probably want to secure the lowest interest rate possible for your home loan. Over the last couple of years, that was easier to do as the housing market saw record-low mortgage rates, but this year rates have risen dramatically. If you’re looking for ways to combat today’s […]
Saving for a Down Payment? Here’s What You Should Know.
As you set out to buy a home, saving for a down payment is likely top of mind. But you may still have questions about the process, including how much to save and where to start. If that sounds like you, your down payment could be more in reach than you originally thought. Here’s why. […]
Davison MI | It’s Tax Season … Use Your Refund To Jump Start Your Down Payment Savings!
Davison MI | It’s Tax Season … Use Your Refund To Jump Start Your Down Payment Savings! If you are looking to buy a home in Davison MI, as real estate agents, we want to be prepared to ensure that you are given the best buying experience with knowledge and expertise to guide you along […]
Andrew’s River Estates, Lapeer MI – No … You Do Not Need 20% Down to Buy Now!
Buyer confidence in Andrew’s River Estates remains strong with some changes that varies on the price level and what type of houses they are looking for. For most families, choosing a new home is the biggest financial decision they will ever make and for that reason, there are many complicated decisions involved in choosing your […]
Are You Down Payment Literate?
Are You Down Payment Literate? One of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make in your life is buying a home. It’s a top goal for the majority of millennials. More than nine of out 10 renters ages 25 to 34 aspire to own a house, according to Fannie Mae’s National Housing Survey. But, renters said […]
Quicken Loans In Metamora Quietly Offers 1% Down Loans
“so the client has 3 percent equity immediately…” Quicken Loans has been fairly hush about its latest offering of a super low down payment mortgage, even as rival bank giants like Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and JPMorgan Chase all tout their new 3 percent down mortgage products. But late last year, Quicken Loans quietly […]
5 Tips To Help Save For a Down Payment
“a down payment is often the largest single payment a consumer makes in their lifetime…” Saving for a down payment can pose one of the biggest challenges for potential home buyers. Indeed, “a down payment is often the largest single payment a consumer makes in their lifetime and saving for it isn’t easy,” says Corey […]
Many Renters Can Afford To Buy A Home, They Just Don’t Realize It Yet …
Many Renters Can Afford To Buy A Home, They Just Don’t Realize It Yet … Do I need a lot of cash to buy a home? No, there are low cash required options available. Won’t my monthly payment be more than I can afford? There are loan choices that offer lower payments and qualifying for […]
Lake Orion Community Homes, Real Estate Update, September / October 2015
Welcome to this months market report, Lake Orion Community Homes – Real Estate Update – September / October 2015. Sales figures for the last 52 days are mixed. The good news for sellers: average sale prices are up 5% over this time last year, $223,212 vs $212,992. The good news for buyers: total homes sold […]