After searching through pages of online listings, you’ve compiled a master list of every open house you’re interested in touring. You’re ready to start attending open houses, but you don’t have a buyer’s agent—aka someone to represent your best interests every step of the way. Is that a problem? A buyer’s agent will help you navigate the process of buying a […]
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 […]
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Buyer And Seller Concessions
Concessions are an important part of the home buying transaction. They act as an additional item on the purchase contract to ensure the deal is acceptable to both parties. Though it is more common to see a seller concession, there are times when a buyer concession is also appropriate. Every transaction is different. Key Takeaways […]
In Oxford MI, Getting a Grip on Homeowner Maintenance Costs
Getting a Grip on Homeowner Maintenance Costs, an article I found in the current Housing Trends eNewsletter by Anne Miller, discusses routine maintenance costs with home ownership … So you’ve braced yourself for a hefty down payment and maybe some new furniture. But homeownership expenses don’t end there—routine maintenance costs can really add up. Imagine getting socked […]
Pending Home Sales, Solidly Higher Than Last Year
Pending home sales ease, but solidly higher than last year. This article from RealtorMag, dated 03/26/12, talks about how pending sales are “notably above” the pattern… Pending home sales were down slightly in February, but remain notably above the pattern in the first half of 2011, according to the National Association of REALTORS(R). The Pending […]