by Susanne Dwyer | Dec 19, 2018 | Advice, For Your Clients, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News |
(TNS)—Most homeowners want to own their homes free and clear. For some, that means using a raise, inheritance or savings to pay off their mortgage early. This seemingly responsible move may not always be in your best financial interest. According to financial experts,...
by Beth McGuire | Nov 20, 2018 | Advice, For Your Clients, Latest News |
(TNS)—Q: We were going to rent a home in a rental community. We filled out the application and left a $250 deposit. A few days later, we were informed that we were accepted and needed to pay an additional $850 for the deposit. We went and left the check but could not...
by Susanne Dwyer | Oct 25, 2018 | Advice, Agent, Best Practices, Buying/Selling, For Your Clients, Latest News, Lead Story, Trending |
No matter when a homeowner lists their home, some principles of staging hold true. Overall, homes will benefit from having neutral interior wall colors, rather than vibrant or bold colors. Keeping the listing clean is always a must, as well as decluttering, and...
by Susanne Dwyer | Oct 11, 2018 | Advice, For Your Clients, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News |
(TNS)—Simple math suggests it’s probably better to pay off debt before saving for retirement or adding to your emergency fund. Generally, if you’re paying more interest than you’re earning in interest, you’re losing money. But personal finance...
by Susanne Dwyer | Oct 3, 2018 | Advice, For Your Clients, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News |
(TNS)—Q: I own my home with my life partner with “right of survivorship” and understand that if one of us were to pass, the other would solely own the home. However, the mortgage loan is just in my name. What happens if I die before him? A: There are many...
by Susanne Dwyer | Sep 9, 2018 | Advice, Buying/Selling, For Your Clients, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News |
(TNS)—If you’re thinking about buying land, you’ll be hard-pressed to persuade a mortgage lender to finance your purchase. Instead, you’ll likely need to apply for a land loan. Land loans aren’t as common as mortgage loans, so your options may...