Appealing Your Property Taxes? Consider Expert Help
Did you know you can appeal your property taxes? Assessors can and do make miscalculations, commonly due to incorrect information, such as bedroom count, location or size. Since they’re a considerable expense, it’s good practice to scrutinize your taxes,...
Home Inspection Checklist: What Buyers and Sellers Should Know About Inspections
A home inspection is an essential step in the buying process. It makes sure that buyers aren’t getting themselves into a contract to purchase a house that will be an expensive mistake. For sellers, it can be a cause for worry, because it could lead to costly...
FHA Down Payment Requirements: Homeownership Without a Big Savings Account
(TNS)—FHA loans were created to encourage and help first-time homebuyers since the down payment for these mortgages backed by the Federal Housing Administration can be as low as 3.5 percent. A traditional mortgage typically requires a down payment of 20 percent, which...
When Should You Lock a Mortgage Rate?
(TNS)—When it comes to interest rates, mortgage seekers should pay close attention because every little bit of interest counts. A quarter of a percentage point doesn’t sound like much, but it can mean thousands of extra dollars in interest paid, or not paid,...
Do Your Clients Know the Difference Between a REALTOR® and a Real Estate Agent?
A Guide for Your Clients Do your clients realize that the words “REALTOR®” and “real estate agent” aren’t the same thing? Most consumers are not aware, but as an industry professional, you know there are important distinctions between the...
Build a Branding Strategy for the Spring Market
In some areas of the country, spring is nowhere to be seen. But the spring market doesn’t always wait for spring weather, so don’t delay on your branding strategy.
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