Category: Real Estate
Why Your Home May Not Be Selling, Even in a Seller’s Market
by: Michael Turwitt ~ Xcellence Realty Price and condition make a big difference, but other factors can also slow your home sale. Even in a seller’s market some homes linger on the market for many weeks or months, while the...
Read MoreFortune Telling for the New Year
by: Diane Vespucci ~ Re/Max Realty I am always surprised by what the year brings. Tucked somewhere in a normal, mundane week lies some surprise, maybe nice, maybe nasty. It keeps me thankful when it’s good, and often grateful...
Read MoreVA Loans: Not JUST for your first home
by: Gaye Jones ~ AnnieMac Home Mortgage There is nothing more satisfying than helping those that serve to own their own home! Over the years I have found that many veterans did not realize they could use their VA Entitlement...
Read MoreAll I want for Christmas is a Home!
by: Diane Vespucci ~ Re/Max Realty Thanksgiving turkeys are being imagined as I write this, and Christmas decorations are being pulled from attics and dusted. Children are writing wish lists and the adults are thinking about...
Read MoreStart the New Year in a New Home
by: Gaye Jones ~ AnnieMac Home Mortgage If you are keeping up with today’s economy, you know that interest rates continue to rise. Current rates are at the highest level in seven years. Rates are forecasted to rise above 6% by...
Read MoreKnow if NO isyour ONLY Option
by: Gaye Jones ~ AnnieMac Home Mortgage The Agencies (FHA, VA USDA, FANNIE & FREDDIE) all have guidelines to follow, but many lenders add more rules. If you are shopping for a mortgage, it’s not only the interest rate that...
Read MoreHow is my FICOScore Determined
By: Gaye Jones ~ AnnieMac Home Mortgage An interesting fact, 200 million consumers have a FICO score and just under 3 million have a perfect 850. The ethnically diverse and Millennials will likely exert their influence on our...
Read MorePlanning forEmployment Changes
Author: Gaye Jones, AnnieMac Home Mortgage Most people will meet with a financial expert to prepare for retirement. And we meet with Estate Attorneys to set up arrangements upon our death. It is just as important to speak with a...
Read MoreWhich neighborhood is right for you?
Author: Diane Vespucci, Broker Associate REMAX 100 Choosing the best neighborhood for you and your family is a fine balancing act, weighing price, proximity, amenities and life style on a sliding scale. Challenging is the word...
Read MoreBuying a Home vs. Renting
by: Diane Vespucci, Broker Associate REMAX 100 What are the differences between buying a home and renting – and should you consider buying? Let’s say you’re a renter. To be honest, not owning a home does offer a certain amount...
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What’s in a Score?
by: Gaye Jones, AnnieMac Home Mortgage Keeping your credit scores as high as possible will benefit...
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Understanding APR vs Interest Rates
When shopping for a mortgage most understand when they are quoted an interest rate for a mortgage, but the APR is a good measuring stick as to the real cost of borrowing.
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