Are You Sure You Are Ready to Buy Your Own Home?
May 31, 2011 by blogwriter · Leave a Comment
The time to buy a home is now. With interest rates low, first time buyers credits and home prices lowering, many potential home buyers are making the giant leap into home ownership. Purchasing a new home could potentially be the largest purchase you ever make in your lifetime. So you need to know if you [...]
5 Reasons You Should Consider Selling Now
May 25, 2011 by blogwriter · Leave a Comment
If you plan on moving anytime in 2011, you should strongly consider selling your Morris County home now rather than waiting. Here are five reasons why: 1.) This is when your house will get the most exposure The spring, and particularly the month of May, is when most buyers enter the real estate market. This [...]
Make Buying a Home a Smooth Transaction
May 18, 2011 by blogwriter · Leave a Comment
When starting the home-buying process, there are several things to consider. It can be overwhelming and confusing to some buyers as to what they should do, especially first time home buyers in Morris County. Below are some some important tips to follow before you begin to help ensure a smooth transaction. Avoid making any major purchases – [...]
Real Estate and Financing Are PERSONAL
April 13, 2011 by blogwriter · Leave a Comment
Every day we are bombarded with statistics and data. Housing starts are up, housing starts are down; more job losses, unemployment is improving; foreclosures, short sales, housing inventory, interest rate movements and much more. It’s enough to make your head spin. There’s an old saying that claims: “All real estate is local”. It infers that [...]
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 [...]
Home Improvement Tips – How to Make Your House a Home
November 29, 2010 by CindyTichy · Leave a Comment
It doesn’t take a lot of effort or nor does it require spending a large sum of money to personalize your home. Whether your a new home owner or simply looking for ideas to spruce up your home, the home improvement video provides many innovative ideas on how to make your house a home. Take [...]
How New FHA Changes Could Affect Home Buyers
October 27, 2010 by CindyTichy · Leave a Comment
Earlier this week, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) implemented changes to the premium structures for an FHA-backed mortgage. My membership in the Top 5 in Real Estate Network® requires that I, along with my team, remain committed to keeping our clients and consumers informed, so it’s important that we let you know that these changes [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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