Sometimes what seems like a good idea in order to prepare for home buying may not actually be. Given each person’s unique needs, upfront planning is truly the key. As consumers we are often conditioned to shop first, buy second and then figure out how to pay for it. When we try to prepare for […]
The holiday season is a common time for potential buyers to take a step back from the home shopping and wait until the new year because the inventory is lower. Many potential sellers also begin thinking that it is best to hold off until after the holiday season which can also keep inventory low. So, […]
As we near the celebration of America’s Independence, it got me thinking about American’s efforts to gain Independence from their mortgage. You have heard me say it before, no one actually wants a “mortgage”. They want a home and generally by default they have to have a mortgage to get one. We then spend the […]
Have you heard the term median home price? When articles, media and websites state what the median home price if for a specific area, does that mean that most houses are that price? Does it mean that the entry level home price is that amount? If the median home price goes down, does that mean […]
Just hearing this phrase makes me want to curl up on the couch with a blanket and enjoy some cornfield baseball, but that is not what we are going to talk about here. It seems everywhere I turn in our wonderful town, there are new houses breaking ground or beautiful land just waiting for someone […]