Buying your first home is an exciting process, and it’s easy to get caught up in the exciting parts and lose track of the details. Unfortunately, if you aren’t paying attention, it becomes easy for unscrupulous people to take advantage of you. Here are some of...
As a first time buyer, you’re probably excited to start the process of looking for your new home. But before you get your comfortable shoes on and start looking at listings, there are a few things you should do first. Many first time buyers forget to do these steps...
We have discussed basic #RefinancingDecision in other posts. If you are just starting on this topic read “Refinancing 101” first. The greatest issue with most refinancing decision is the failure to account for: Time Value of Future Dollars Time Value of...
Mortgage closing costs rose six percent over the past year and now average $2,539 on a $200,000 loan, according to Bankrate.com. Origination fees increased nine percent to $1,877 and third-party fees rose one percent to $662. Florida ranks eighth nationally, according...
It is imperative that your agent knows how to handle the challenges that will arise. Wisdom in overcoming challenges comes through experience in today’s fast paced market. Many challenges exist throughout this process that you do not need to go through. An agent with...