Spring is typically the busiest season for buying and selling homes! Most Realtors, including me, will tell you in order to get the highest price and minimize time on the market, "Sell in the Spring!" Here are a few tips to prepare your home for selling: Spring Cleaning - Get rid of the ... Continue Reading » about Selling Your Home in the Spring
Buying
Pre-Approval – First Step to Home Ownership!
1. Gain a Competitive Advantage Low inventory like we have today, means homebuyers need every advantage they can get to make a strong impression and close the deal. One of the best ways to get one step ahead of other buyers is to get pre-approved for a mortgage before you make an offer. For ... Continue Reading » about Pre-Approval – First Step to Home Ownership!
Down Payment & Closing Cost Assistance
The NC Home Advantage Mortgage The NC Home Advantage Mortgage™ provides eligible home buyers with down payment assistance up to 5 percent of the loan amount, competitive interest rates and up to 100 percent financing on FHA, USDA and VA loans. They also offer 3 ... Continue Reading » about Down Payment & Closing Cost Assistance
Reasons to List During the Holidays
Some people think listing your home during the holidays would be a disadvantage, Not True! Actually there are many advantages! 🏡Homes show better when decorated for the holidays! 🏡Buyers who are looking during the holidays are more serious and often have time to look! 🏡January is ... Continue Reading » about Reasons to List During the Holidays
Short Sale and Foreclosure – How are they Different?
A short sale comes into play when a homeowner needs to sell their home but the home is worth less than the remaining balance that they owe. The lender can allow the homeowner to sell the home for less than the amount owed, freeing the homeowner from the financial predicament. On the buyer side, ... Continue Reading » about Short Sale and Foreclosure – How are they Different?
Should I Choose and FHA or Conventional Loan?
If you are thing about buying a home using a mortgage loan, you will discover there are many choices out there! Two of the most popular are Conventional and FHA Loans. FHA is a government-backed loan. It is great for first-time homebuyers or those with a moderate income level because it requires ... Continue Reading » about Should I Choose and FHA or Conventional Loan?