by Susanne Dwyer | Oct 6, 2019 | Advice, Buying/Selling, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News |
(TNS)—Q: My sister has bad credit but a good job and wants to buy a house. I have strong credit but a modest salary. She asked me to co-sign her mortgage loan, and the bank insists on putting me on the deed. I trust her, but I am nervous. Should I do this? A: As a...
by Susanne Dwyer | Oct 3, 2019 | Advice, Buying/Selling, For Your Clients, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News |
(TNS)—If you’ve been watching reruns of HGTV’s “Income Property” and wondering if it’s time to buy a rental property and become a landlord, you’re not alone. Between our slow-growth economy, historically low interest rates and the...
by Susanne Dwyer | Oct 2, 2019 | Advice, Buying/Selling, Consumer, For Your Clients, Latest News, News |
It’s hurricane season, and for millions of Americans and others, that means getting ready to not only protect themselves and their families, but also the single biggest investment of their lives—their homes. Catastrophic property losses and damages due to...
by Susanne Dwyer | Sep 18, 2019 | Advice, Buying/Selling, For Your Clients, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News |
(TNS)—In recent years, sellers have called the shots in home-buying negotiations. They’ve had plenty of leverage, too, thanks to surges in buyer demand, tight inventory and soaring home prices in many top markets around the country. But we all know that the...
by Susanne Dwyer | Sep 12, 2019 | Advice, Buying/Selling, For Your Clients, Home Improvement, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News |
(TNS)—Your house is outdated, but where do you begin making changes? It might still have its original cabinets from 1978 or it’s been years since you changed the cosmetic details. Whatever end of the decor spectrum you’re on, a few modern tweaks can take...
by Susanne Dwyer | Sep 11, 2019 | Advice, Buying/Selling, For Your Clients, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News |
(TNS)—If you’re dreaming of homeownership but don’t quite have the down payment or credit profile to make it a reality, a lease-to-buy option is one of several avenues to consider. What Is a Lease-Option-to-Buy? A lease-option is a contract in which a...