How much house can you afford?
insideout2023-02-09T00:33:12+00:00There are several ways to gauge how much you can afford to spend on a house. But, before you go house-hunting, get pre-qualified for a mortgage so you’ll know in [...]
How much should you budget to own your own home?
insideout2023-02-09T00:24:54+00:00Aside from the down payment, the three largest expenditures involved with the purchase of a home are usually your monthly mortgage payment, insurance and taxes. Obviously, the amount of your [...]
How do you go about finding a mortgage?
insideout2023-02-09T00:24:52+00:00The commotion of house hunting is finally over. You found just the right house, and your offer has been accepted. It was a great buy. Now, just one more hurdle-getting [...]
Top 10 Signs You’re Ready to Buy a Home
insideout2023-02-09T00:32:53+00:0010. You’re ready to stop paying your landlord’s mortgage payment, and start building wealth of your own. 9. You could use the property tax and mortgage interest deductions. 8. You [...]
How difficult is getting a mortgage with past credit problem?
insideout2023-02-09T00:24:42+00:00Credit problems can make it harder to qualify, but it’s quite possible for buyers with poor credit to obtain a home loan. Anyone who has had a financial problem-whether it [...]
10 Steps to Buying a Home
insideout2023-02-09T00:32:51+00:00STEP 1 – DEFINE NEEDS FOR YOUR NEW HOME Congratulations on your decision to purchase a new home! Your first step toward buying your new home will be to analyze [...]
What are 5 common mistakes of 1st time buyers? And how to avoid them.
insideout2023-02-09T00:24:38+00:00A good home-buying decision is one that fits your lifestyle and your budget-a house you’ll be able to resell when the time is right. Sound simple? Not always. Five common [...]
Questions to Ask Your REALTOR®
insideout2023-10-06T19:35:31+00:00Sold house sign in Midwest suburban setting. Focus on sign. 1. Are you a full-time professional Realtor®? How long have you worked full time in real estate? How long have [...]
Should You Work With a Buyer’s Agent?…A Seller’s Agent?
insideout2023-02-09T00:32:39+00:00In the past, real estate agents always represented the seller, whether the agent helped a seller to market and sell a home or helped a buyer find and purchase a [...]
What’s the real difference between a new home & old one?
insideout2023-02-09T00:24:17+00:00While each offers its own style and charm, the difference usually boils down to two things: 1. How the home fits into the buyer’s lifestyle. 2. The condition of the [...]
How to Make Your Move Easier on Your Family
insideout2023-02-09T00:32:38+00:00People generally have two kinds of needs during a home purchase. First are the transactional needs, such as searching for a home, obtaining financing, negotiating the terms of purchase, completing [...]
10 Important Tips to Successful Real Estate Investing
insideout2023-02-09T00:32:31+00:00When it comes to investing, everybody has certain goals and aspirations. However, we have found that there are certain guidelines every aspiring real estate investor needs to know: 1. Compare [...]
Should home buyers get a professional inspection?
insideout2023-02-09T00:23:55+00:00Definitely. Hiring a professional home inspector can save a great deal of grief for buyers. The one exception would be when the home is new and carries a written warranty [...]
5 Powerful Buying Strategies
insideout2023-02-09T00:32:28+00:001. Get “Pre-Approved” – Not “Pre-Qualified!”Do you want to get the best property you can for the least amount of money? Then make sure you are in the strongest negotiating [...]
Is real estate a wise investment?
insideout2023-02-09T00:22:23+00:00There are fewer investments that have shown a better return. However, the key to investing wisely in real estate is understanding how the industry differs from others. For example, when [...]
Does a home warranty protect a buyer after purchase?
insideout2023-02-09T00:21:04+00:00Sometimes. That’s because home warranties are often times misunderstood and not every warranty provides the same protection. All warranty companies are not equal, either. Warranties, of course, were designed to [...]
A Few Points About Interest Rates
insideout2023-02-09T00:32:23+00:00Less is more!If you’re new to investing or real estate and don’t know the first thing about interest rates, here’s a good tip: the higher the interest rate, the more [...]
How to Make Money in Real Estate Investing
insideout2023-02-09T00:32:21+00:00Lower Your Taxes Tax incentives for real estate investors can often make the difference in your tax rates. Deductions for rental property can often be used to offset wage income. [...]