Home Appraisals 101: Factors an Appraiser Looks At To Determine a Home's Value

Buyer Seller April 10, 2018 An appraisal is an integral part of the home buying process as it determines the objective value of a property. Lenders require an appraisal to help them evaluate a home before they issue a mortgage. Appraisals are done by trained and licensed appraisers, who will then gi

12 Tips For Writing A Compelling Offer Letter That Will Win Sellers Over

Buyer April 11, 2018 In a very competitive housing market, buyers need to step up their game in every way possible. They need to establish that they have a good credit score, a mortgage pre-approval, and a reasonable offer with fewer contingencies. However, if sellers are faced with multiple offers

What Is An Interest-Only Loan And Who Is It For?

Buyer April 11, 2018 Are you considering buying a house with an interest-only loan? We rounded up the 5 most common questions about this type of loan and came up with the best answers from the experts. What is an interest-only loan? The interest-only period typically runs for 5 years (10 years max),

20 Smart and Simple Ways You Can Start Saving For A Down Payment On A Home

Buyer April 11, 2018 You may think that buying a house still isn't in your realm of possibility. In fact, you may even feel a wave of panic just thinking about where to get the money for your down payment. For many young people, saving up to buy a house is the least of their priorities, especially w