Buying a Home

Buying a Home

You May Be Wrong About Your Down Payment Needs

Are you in the market for a home but feel your dream is out of reach? The uncertainty may be because you feel like you need to have a substantial down payment saved up to qualify. Well, guess what – there’s good news! You may not need as much money as you initially thought. Conventional […]
Buying a Home

How to Avoid Disappointment with Your Lender

It can be challenging to find a suitable lender. You may have had a frustrating experience with your last one, or you’re just starting the process and don’t know where to begin. Regardless of your situation, seeking out satisfaction with your lender is essential. This post will give tips for finding the right lender and […]
Buying a Home

Protecting Your Valuables During a Move

Moving is a costly undertaking. And really, it shouldn’t be. Destroyed possessions get VERY expensive! Therefore, whether you hire a professional company to help you relocate or plan a DIY (Do It Yourself) adventure, keep these handy tips in your pocket to protect your goods. Use the right-sized boxes. Small boxes are ideal for heavy, dense […]
Buying a Home

Things Buyers Can Do in Today’s Housing Market

Rising mortgage rates have defined the 2022 housing market. With increasing rates, purchasing a home has become more costly. “Compared to one year ago, the monthly mortgage payment rose to $1,944 from $1,265, an increase of 53.7%” (National Association of Realtors). Is this causing you to put your home-buying plans on hold? You may want to […]

Buying a Home You May Be Wrong About Your Down Payment Needs Are you in the market for a home but feel your dream is out of reach? The uncertainty may be because you feel like you need to have a substantial down payment saved up to qualify. Well, guess what – there’s good news! You may not need as much money as you initially thought. Conventional […]

Buying a Home How to Avoid Disappointment with Your Lender It can be challenging to find a suitable lender. You may have had a frustrating experience with your last one, or you’re just starting the process and don’t know where to begin. Regardless of your situation, seeking out satisfaction with your lender is essential. This post will give tips for finding the right lender and […]

Buying a Home Protecting Your Valuables During a Move Moving is a costly undertaking. And really, it shouldn’t be. Destroyed possessions get VERY expensive! Therefore, whether you hire a professional company to help you relocate or plan a DIY (Do It Yourself) adventure, keep these handy tips in your pocket to protect your goods. Use the right-sized boxes. Small boxes are ideal for heavy, dense […]

Buying a Home Things Buyers Can Do in Today’s Housing Market Rising mortgage rates have defined the 2022 housing market. With increasing rates, purchasing a home has become more costly. “Compared to one year ago, the monthly mortgage payment rose to $1,944 from $1,265, an increase of 53.7%” (National Association of Realtors). Is this causing you to put your home-buying plans on hold? You may want to […]

Buying a Home Buyers Beware of these Home Buying Hazards When you’re ready to buy a home, you must know the potential hazards that can pop up and kill your deal. Fortunately, a little attention to detail and thorough planning can save you from the heartbreak of a bad buy. Here are seven of the most common: Last-minute shopping sprees: It’s not uncommon for buyers to […]

Buying a Home Going Beyond the Numbers to Help My Buyers Win How to Woo Sellers with Personalized Offers If you’re home hunting in a competitive market, you’ve probably had the heartbreaking experience of losing out on the perfect house. It can be incredibly frustrating to find out the seller rejected your offer in favor of another buyer. How can you do your best to ensure it […]

Buying a Home Remote Employment Offers Housing Benefits The increase in people working remotely has been a game-changer in many ways. Remote jobs offer the ability to live and work from anywhere. And for people who are looking to buy a home, this trend opens up a whole new world of possibilities. Today’s low inventory can be challenging for homebuyers, especially if you’re […]

Buying a Home Live on the Links in Prescott Prescott, Arizona, is a desirable place to live, but it is also an incredibly popular place to play golf! The Prescott area is home to numerous award-winning golf courses. Live on the Green Many people move to Prescott to live in a golf course community. Below is information on some of the more popular golf […]

Buying a Home Plenty of Horse Properties in Prescott Horses Love Prescott Are you looking for a place to live with your horses in beautiful Prescott, Arizona? You are in luck; there are numerous horse-friendly communities in the Prescott area. Below are a couple of popular horse communities in Prescott. If you don’t see what you are looking for here, don’t worry, there are […]

Buying a Home Evaluating Local Schools When Relocating The quality of schools is a contributing factor for anyone buying a home. The Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, and Dewey-Humboldt areas have numerous award-winning public, private, and charter schools in the area. Each has something unique to offer. Prescott Unified School District: Six primary schools and one high school. Humboldt Unified School District: Serving […]

Buying a Home Want to Be a Historic Homeowner? I Love Historic Homes I love driving through historic neighborhoods! Grand old homes, with detailed architecture, beautiful peaks, and peaceful porches, are incredibly breathtaking. Beauty also comes with additional financial benefits. Because historical houses are typical in an established neighborhood or district, projected prices of the homes appreciate quicker than in other areas. In addition, […]

Buying a Home Buying a Home with Bad Credit Bad credit can be disheartening, and many believe that bad credit can disqualify you from buying a house. While it can be difficult, it is not impossible to buy a home with bad credit. Below I have put together tips on what steps you can take to boost your prospects of buying a home. If […]

Buying a Home 3 Benefits of Owning Real Estate Success is often worth repeating, and Brent Sutherland, a Certified Financial Planner and Real Estate Investor, has undoubtedly made his way in a momentum-driving direction. Who is Brent Sutherland? Sutherland was 35 when he bought his first single home to rent out for income, less than five years later, he owns eight additional properties and part of a […]

Buying a Home What You Need to Know about HOAs If you’re a first-time buyer and are confused about what a Home Owners Association is (or does), you need to ask the right questions before considering buying. An HOA is an organization designed to protect the quality of life and property values for owners within a neighborhood or shared building. Although, how they make this […]

Buying a Home Promises of a Real Estate Pro There are thousands of licensed real estate agents, but of those licensed, how many are dedicated professionals? No doubt, many can make a good first impression. But to truly represent your needs, they’ll need to be able to follow through on the promises that only professionals can make. One way to separate the professionals from the […]

Buying a Home Is a Home Warranty Right for You? The idea of a home warranty can sound great. The definition of home warranty is “a service contract, normally for one year, which helps protect home owners against the cost of unexpected covered repairs or replacement on their major systems and appliances that break down due to normal wear and tear” (National Association of Realtors). […]

Buying a Home How to Make a Down Payment Possible Every month you pay the rent, you’re probably thinking, “I wish this money were going into my future.” For a lot of would-be first-time home buyers, it’s the down payment, which makes home ownership seem impossible. We want to encourage you, climbing the “down payment mountain” isn’t impossible. Like any significant challenge, it’s all a […]

Buying a Home 6 Things Buyers Forget to Check During a Home Search Do you think you have found the perfect home? Hold on, and think again, it might not be as perfect as you think. There are six little details which can turn an ideal house into a purchase you may regret. Before you make your offer, take into account these six small, but surprisingly important details: […]

Buying a Home Basics for Buying Your First Home Okay, first-time buyers… it’s time to turn your dream into a reality . . . own your very own home. I’m sure you have questions. In fact, I’m sure your questions are like most first-time buyers. Which is why I’ve put together this down-and-dirty answer guide for the most common questions home buyers have. 1. What kind […]

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