How Much of Your Home Purchase Hinges on Your Credit Score?
Unless you’re one of the lucky ones who hit that lottery jackpot or your MegaBucks dreams have come true, the odds are when the time comes that you want to buy a home, you’re going to need to get a mortgage loan to do it. (By the way, when it gets to that point, the […]
WHAT DOES – AND DOESN’T – AFFECT YOUR CREDIT SCORE?
Are we all tired of hearing yet that “It’s a New Year! Time to Keep Resolutions! Set Goals! Make Changes!” Yeah, we are, too. So in the interests of ‘moving-right-along,’ we’d like to touch on a subject that seems to make all the “What to do in 2016” lists a lot, but in reality requires […]
8 Ways Home Sellers & Buyers Can Ensure A Successful Transaction
No two real estate transactions are ever going to have the exact same set of circumstances. But there are things that are rule of thumb for both buyers and sellers, and your Realtor has experience with what those things are. Without them, the odds are that getting to the finish line will be tougher for […]
Recovery to Continue in 2014, Says NAR; Rates and Home Prices Predicted to Rise
Recovery to Continue in 2014, Says NAR; Rates and Home Prices Predicted to Rise By Nick Caruso The real estate market will continue its road to recovery in 2014, with home prices rising 6 percent and mortgage rates hitting 5.4 percent. In addition, demand is predicted to plateau, all according to Lawrence Yun, chief economist […]
5 Sure Ways To Waste Your Money
5 Sure Ways to Waste Your Money By Barbara Pronin No matter how careful we are with money, everyone has holes in the budget: small indulgences or careless mistakes that end up costing big dollars. The finance experts at Kiplinger’s point out six common money-wasters it makes good sense to avoid: Carrying a loan or […]
The Mortgage Debt Relief Act is About to Expire!
The Mortgage Debt Relief Act is soon to expire! And Congress has not mentioned a word about extending it….. NOW is the time to get your short sale completed! Let me first remind everyone that we’re not attorneys, and do not profess to understand this Act nor the law it its entirety. Seek professional […]
What’s Going On In The Market Today?!
Current inventory on the Las Vegas market is quite low today, which has caused a home-buying frenzy unlike we’ve seen in years! Any given property today will REGULARLY have multiple offers within days of listing, and often sell for MORE than the listed price! What’s a buyer to do? First and […]
Buying A Home With Past Credit Problems
Buying a home can be both exciting and stressful but, for those with past credit problems, the process may also seem intimidating. The good news is that many lenders have adapted to the idea that many hopeful homeowners simply need a second chance, which means that past credit problems no longer have to define your […]
Buying a house, sight unseen?
Never before today in my real estate career have I encountered so many folks who are buying property, sight unseen. In today’s busy, busy world of real estate purchases, more and more out of state and foreign buyers are wanting to invest in the Las Vegas housing market. I personally think NOW NOW NOW is the time […]
Is it possible to obtain home financing after short sale or a foreclosure?
As Realtors, one of the first things we do is make sure the buyer in our car has the ‘ability’ to buy: either they have cash funds to purchase, or they need financing. Buyers who’ve had a short sale or a foreclosure often think it’s the end of the road for them…. that due to their impaired […]
