by Susanne Dwyer | Dec 4, 2017 | Advice, Agent, Agent, Best Practices, Best Practices, Buying/Selling, For Your Clients, House Canary, Latest News, Marketing |
Today’s Ask the Expert column features Patty McNease, director of Marketing for Homes.com. Q: How can staging pave the way for a better sell? A: Staging allows your clients to show off the unique features of their home that buyers can come to love. During the...
by Susanne Dwyer | Nov 30, 2017 | Advice, For Your Clients, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News |
(TNS)—Q: We own a unit in a small condominium. Until recently, we have had flood insurance although we are not in a flood zone. Now a new owner is pushing for it, and the board is caving in. Are they legally required to have flood insurance if most owners do not want...
by Susanne Dwyer | Nov 26, 2017 | Advice, Buying/Selling, For Your Clients, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News |
(TNS)—If you can afford it, it might be simple to pay off your mortgage earlier. But should you? That’s a complicated question. Homeowners with low mortgage rates may be better off putting extra money in a Roth IRA or 401(k), both of which might offer a higher...
by Susanne Dwyer | Nov 13, 2017 | Advice, Buying/Selling, For Your Clients, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News |
(TNS)—When people want to find out how much their mortgages cost, lenders often give them quotes that include loan rates and points. What Is a Mortgage Point? A mortgage point is a fee equal to 1 percent of the loan amount. A 30-year, $150,000 mortgage might have a...
by Susanne Dwyer | Nov 2, 2017 | Advice, Buying/Selling, For Your Clients, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News |
(TNS)—You’ve found the perfect house. Interest rates are still low. There’s just one thing standing between you and your dream home: a down payment. Don’t abandon your homeownership dreams just yet. Here are nine ways to come up with the cash for...
by Susanne Dwyer | Oct 31, 2017 | Advice, Buying/Selling, For Your Clients, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News |
(TNS)—Buying a house is a life-changing process that requires lots of upfront financial planning. When looking for a home, keep certain factors in mind, including your financial situation, types of available loans, your credit score, the price of the house and your...