Buyer Tips
Top Trends That Homebuyers Want
March 30, 2011 by blogwriter · Leave a Comment
Homebuyers in Morris County have made it abundantly clear that in today’s tough real estate market that their “must” have list of extras now includes efficient, sustainable materials and features that focus on making their home an affordable, comfortable place to live and work. The over the top super mansions are in a thing of [...]
What Buyers Are Looking For
March 23, 2011 by blogwriter · Leave a Comment
Potential Morris County homebuyers are having to re-evaluate what is important and what are necessary when choosing a home. Amenities now include efficient, sustainable materials and features that focus on making their home an affordable place to live and work. There isn’t the need to be extravagant, the trend is no longer the bigger the [...]
For Buyers:The Financial Opportunity of a Lifetime?
March 16, 2011 by blogwriter · Leave a Comment
We often point out that a buyer should be more concerned about the COST of a home rather than the PRICE. Price obviously is a component of cost. However, unless you buy all-cash, you must also be concerned about the financing of the purchase. The price and the financing together determine the cost of a [...]
Are You Ready to Buy Your Own Home?
March 2, 2011 by blogwriter · Leave a Comment
Now is the time to purchase a home. With historically low interest rates, first time buyers credits and low home prices, many potential home buyers are making the giant leap into homeownership. Purchasing a home could possibly be the biggest purchase you will make in your lifetime, so you need to know if you are [...]
5 Great Tips To Close the Deal
October 6, 2010 by CindyTichy · Leave a Comment
5 Great Tips to Close the Deal In our market, competition for buyers is high and sometimes the seller may need to look at sweetening the pot, so to speak, to get the deal done. As a member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network®, sellers often ask me or a member of my [...]
Down Payment Assistance Programs For Homebuyers
September 22, 2010 by CindyTichy · Leave a Comment
Homebuyers today have many advantages including a large inventory of homes to choose from, record low interest rates and amazing deals on homes. However, even with all the benefits of a buyer’s market, many potential homebuyers are still hesitating to make an offer because many simply do not have the cash available for the required down [...]
Tips On Getting The Best Deal On Your New Home
September 15, 2010 by CindyTichy · Leave a Comment
It is hard to escape the distressing news about the troubled housing market. The media can sometimes give consumers confusing information. Even though interest rates are at an all time low, potential homebuyers are having a hard time getting approved for a loan. Home values are falling but prices are rising and foreclosures are driving down appraisals. If [...]
Making The Move With Pets
September 8, 2010 by CindyTichy · Leave a Comment
Making the move to a new home can be a very stressful time. Leaving your familiar surroundings can be a difficult adjustment for many people and even more so for your furry members of the family. They have no idea why all the commotion! So when it comes time to pack up your pet, you need to take [...]
FHA 203(k) Loans Offer Home Rehab Assistance
August 25, 2010 by CindyTichy · Leave a Comment
The Federal Housing Administration is offering a new alternative for homebuyers and homeowners called the FHA 203(k) program loan. This program allows homeowners to secure a loan for home improvements, provided the property has adequate value to secure the loan. In order to qualify for an FHA home improvement loan, the property must be a [...]
New Consumer Protection Bureau Established
August 18, 2010 by CindyTichy · Leave a Comment
Recently President Barack Obama signed the Dodd-Frank Act which will cancel out the the existing Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC.) Fannie Mae and Freddie MAC enacted the HVCC just a little over a year ago, which caused higher costs, closing delays as general federal pandemonium. The new bill should help consumers get more accurate home appraisals, [...]
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