Total Motgage

JULY 13, 2022

When it comes time to reach a major financial milestone like buying a home, the negative information on your credit report could interfere with your dreams. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to improve a poor credit score and work towards homeownership.

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Appraiserblogs

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Million Dollars building their ‘dream’ house, it would APPRAISE for that amount. A comment was (paraphrasing) “we spent all those dollars buying nails to. There are always two sides to every story; however, understanding is a three-edged sword: your side, their side, and the…. Low Appraised Value = Racial Bias?

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Movoto

APRIL 30, 2024

Owning a condominium is a dream for many people who want to have a property of their own, but not necessarily a standard home. As such, it’s important to fully understand management expectations for locations you’re considering for a rent to own condo, as you will usually be limited in what you can display on your property.

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Lamacchia Realty

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

From the stress of finding just the right home to figuring out your finances, to closing, and dealing with the responsibilities of being a new homeowner, there’s a lot to consider. Buying a house is a big financial investment. Buying a house is a big financial investment. Financials. Credit Score. You’ll Get Outbid.

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Mashvisor

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Buying and moving into your dream home is everyone’s objective. However, the last thing you’d want is uninvited guests, such as mites, bugs, rodents, and cockroaches living under your roof.…

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Lamacchia Realty

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

KEY SIGNS TO CONSIDER Whether retirement is in your near future or within the next 10 years, it’s normal for your daily needs and lifestyle to change. Perhaps the kids have moved out and your big house is feeling too big. These services come with a monthly fee on top of your mortgage.

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Mashvisor

AUGUST 3, 2021

You have probably visited Zillow, Realtor.com, Trulia, Redfin, or other real estate sites looking for your dream investment property. But have you ever considered buying land and building a home?…

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Will Springer Realtor

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Buying a home is unlike any other purchase. One or two false moves and your Fred Astaire shimmy can quickly become more like the Fred Flintstone Flop. The best advice to anyone considering a home purchase is to start with knowledge. Getting your financial house in order can take years and often be challenging.

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DW Slater Company

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Enjoy this guest post from Megan Cooper with Real Life Home. Starting your own venture can also imply freedom in where you choose to work. However, your ambitions might be limited by the amount of space in your current house. Understand Your Local Housing Market. Consider Your Home Office Needs.

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Will Springer Realtor

JANUARY 4, 2022

I am no economist or housing analyst but love to read anything I can get my hands on and crystallize the relevant findings for my Living the Dream blog , newsletter and social media platforms such as LinkedIn. To complement the blog post, I also provide readers a video summary.

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Movoto

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Outside of buying a home , there is another viable way an individual or couple can obtain ownership of real estate known as rent to own. Though rent to own homes are less common arrangements, this is a viable way for many to achieve the dream of owning a home. Rent to buy houses typically boost credit scores.

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Cornerstone

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Here’s an overview of why selling this winter may be smarter: Even after the buyer boom seen in 2020 , it continues: Buyer demand is outpacing the supply of available homes for sale, so homebuyers frequently compete to snatch up limited listings. Many sellers are seeing homes “fly off the shelves.” Does your next dream home await?

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Eppraisal

JUNE 23, 2023

In our previous blogs, we covered the initial steps of preparing yourself for buying a home and researching and finding your dream property. Now, we'll dive into the final stages of the homebuying process: financing your purchase and navigating the closing process. Finalizing Your Financing A.

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Lamacchia Realty

MAY 13, 2021

Many buyers and sellers still chose to wait out the spring market until the summer, due to lack of inventory and fears they won’t find a home. Summer is historically a great time to buy – many new soon-to-be homeowners and those looking for a new start are often searching come summertime. Additional Resources.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 19, 2024

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on non-lender appraisals, and types of bias, Scams on black homes, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. After a major interior makeover, the architecturally significant home is in Houston‘s upscale Piney Point Village neighborhood.

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

How much commissions you make in your first year as a Realtor will be entirely dependent on you and how much business you're able to generate. Your gross income is different than your net income, so make sure you're tracking your expenses. What is the average price of sold homes in your area?

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Raleigh Realty

AUGUST 19, 2022

With the increase in student loan debt, frequent career shifts, and living through the 2008 housing crisis, many may consider millennials financially insecure and opposed to home ownership. To the millennial generation, owning a home is not only a wise investment option but a fundamental value intrinsic to the American Dream.

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Quicken Loans

DECEMBER 5, 2021

If you are a prospective home buyer, you know that one of the most difficult parts of pursuing homeownership is saving up for a down payment, but it’s absolutely possible. Most mortgage lenders would love if borrowers put down 20% for a home as it lowers their risk when funding the loan. Plan Your Savings Budget.

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Cornerstone

MAY 21, 2021

Here are the highlights: When it comes to buying or selling a house right now, misconceptions abound. Our free LoanFly app lets you search houses, connect with a local loan officer, prequalify for a mortgage, and manage your loan docs, all in one place. A median-priced home is currently estimated at $334,500. For instance:*.

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Will Springer Realtor

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

By Catherine Mesick You’ve found the perfect home – sunny kitchen, the right number of bathrooms, and a big, beautiful yard. You start wondering, could my dream home be at risk for flood damage? The fact is home buyers need to pay attention to their flood risk and the need for flood control. All home buyers.

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Lamacchia Realty

MARCH 17, 2022

Worried about selling and buying at the same time? Are you scared to list your home for sale because you don’t know where you would go if it sells before you find a new home? Are you searching for a home but cannot seem to find it? What you sell your home for obviously impacts what you can afford.

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Cornerstone

JANUARY 18, 2022

Home prices appreciating at record levels, surging equity, tight inventory, and historically low mortgage rates gave homeowners the motivation to move into new homes that better fit their changing, often remote, lifestyles. The latest realtor.com data confirms that a large number of homeowners plan to list their homes this winter.

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Cornerstone

MAY 18, 2021

Average tax returns may make it up to 82% easier to buy. You might be hoping to buy a house in 2021 or sell your home and trade up. If so, you may be looking at enough funds to cover some or all of your down payment. To help supplement your tax return, stimulus savings may be a sound option.

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Cornerstone

JANUARY 7, 2022

“Affordability will increasingly be a challenge as interest rates and prices rise, but remote work may expand search areas and enable younger buyers to find their first homes sooner than they might have otherwise. Home prices will continue to rise but at a slower pace.”. Or, use LoanFly to fly into your mortgage. Fly the coop.

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Cornerstone

JUNE 8, 2021

As the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) recently reported, there are 410,000 fewer homes listed than there were just a year ago.* Homeowners aren’t sure they can find a new home if they sell. Homebuyers in today’s market have strong reasons to buy a house , such as: Owning a home that’s their own. Everyone wins.

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Will Springer Realtor

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

If attempts to get on the property ladder have been stymied by high financing costs, an answer may be “living” within your future home. Here’s a look at this innovative financing option that’s tailored for first-time buyers and others seeking to get their dream home.

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Will Springer Realtor

JULY 19, 2022

As the cost of owning a gas-powered engine climbs, the charge toward buying a vehicle that charges is picking up speed. While it is encouraging that more consumers are choosing to buy EVs and more manufacturers are producing electric models, the number of chargers needs to improve. There are about 130,000 stations in the U.S.

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Cornerstone

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The recent Monthly Housing Market Trends Report from realtor.com states: “In July, newly listed homes grew by 6.5 Typically, fewer newly listed homes appear on the market in the month of July compared to June. Climbing home prices. Buyer demand is also causing home values to appreciate. home prices had risen 15.4

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Will Springer Realtor

APRIL 11, 2022

Seattle Mariners home opener, Apr. They play nine games this month at T-Mobile Park, including the home opener tonight against nemesis Houston. Check out this list for a hunt in your area. The post What else is happening in and around your Seattle? 15 The Mariners start the season with great promise. Thanks for reading!

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Cornerstone

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

As many people discovered, the move to remote work impacted their home search, driving up demand for more home office space. For some professionals, transitioning to remote work presented an ideal opportunity, and they took advantage, buying a bigger house or even moving to a more desirable location. Talk about easy.

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Will Springer Realtor

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Consumers who rely on third-party financing to make a bid on a home or contingent on the sale of an existing property have a tough hill to climb against buyers purchasing with all cash. But there is now a solution to getting that edge – CashEdge© from Priority Home Lending. That’s a big-time statement any seller would take seriously.

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Lamacchia Realty

APRIL 22, 2022

COMMON FLORIDA HOME STYLES. Whether you are looking for a condo with a waterfront view, a farmhouse with a huge yard for animals and agriculture, or a modern family home in the suburbs, Florida has you covered! Let’s take a look at some of the most common Florida home styles. Namely, contemporary-style homes are quite modern.

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Hood Homes Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Your dream home. You’ve gone to a few builder model homes in Killeen , Harker Heights , and Copperas Cove , and this is The One. Your spouse is ecstatic. Secondly, because the builder’s representative is probably a great person – but they are still the builder’s representative, not yours. It’s awesome!

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

To read more of this long blog post with many topics, click Read More Below!! NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on barndominiums, liability, declining prices, non-lender marketing, Freddie bad appraisal practices, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. ==. Powerball Jackpot.

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Quicken Loans

JUNE 3, 2021

You may already be aware of iBuyers and what they have to offer prospective home buyers and sellers. iBuyers are real estate companies that buy and sell properties through technology. These companies pride themselves on offering convenient, seamless transactions that improve consumers’ experiences buying and selling homes.

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Will Springer Realtor

JULY 8, 2022

Get your tickets now. Highland Games and Party, July 23-24 If you have even a sliver of Scottish in your lineage, then a visit to the Expo Center in Enumclaw is a must-do experience. Don’t forget to wear your kilt! Pick an event and get your tickets today. The post What else is happening in and around your Seattle?

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Quicken Loans

MAY 12, 2021

If you’re getting ready to close on your new home, congratulations! There’s no other feeling quite like the sense of accomplishment that comes with buying a home. Believe it or not, moving day begins months before the moving truck first parks in your driveway. We break it down for you below.

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