Selling Myths Your Clients Believe Home buyers and sellers may have false assumptions about the real estate transaction process, believing in myths that could rob them of a purchase opportunity or keep them from selling for more money. Leaders of the Orlando Regional REALTOR® Association culled the top myths consumers fall for. 1. The longer …
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Dec 27
Popular Cities for Millennials
Popular Cities for Millennials Millennials are choosing to plant roots in Salt Lake City, Minneapolis, and Pittsburgh at higher rates than in any other of the nation’s 50 largest metro areas, according to a new report by online marketplace LendingTree, which analyzed mortgage requests from January to November. “While millennials are often stereotyped as adolescents, …
Dec 26
Keep Your Home Safe During the Holidays
Keep Your Home Safe During the Holidays While people focus on spending time with family and friends, shopping for gifts, and traveling during the holiday season, it’s also important for them to pay attention to keeping their homes safe. Without putting a damper on the holiday spirit, here are some simple precautions from Brian Collins, a writer …
Dec 21
States That Grew the Most This Year
States That Grew the Most This Year More Americans are moving to the West, according to newly released figures from the U.S. Census Bureau. Half of the fastest-growing states are all in the western part of the U.S.—however, Texas and Florida did nab the number one and two spots on the Census Bureau’s list for …
Dec 20
Need a Credit Score Boost
Need a Credit Score Boost Millions of consumers may soon see a boost to their credit scores, which could help when applying for a mortgage. One of the largest credit-reporting firms in the U.S., Experian PLC, announced it will give consumers the option to have their cellphone and utility payments factored into their credit scores …
Dec 19
Discover the affordability of Home Ownership with a HomeReady Mortgage
Discover the affordability of Home Ownership with a HomeReady Mortgage For those with modest savings, a HomeReady Mortgage can be a great option. Thanks to features like a down payment as low as 3%, you are closer to home ownership more so than ever before. Whether you’re a first time home buyer, a repeat buyer …
Dec 18
FHA Raises Loan Limits for 2019
FHA Raises Loan Limits for 2019 The Federal Housing Administration has announced that most of the country will see an increase to loan limits in the new year. The loan limit for lower-cost areas will be set at $314,827—or 65 percent of the national conforming loan limit of $484,350. In high-cost areas, the new FHA …
Dec 17
Biggest Pests of 2018 for home owners
Biggest Pests of 2018 for home owners The biggest pest of 2018? Bedbugs. The second annual Terminix Entomologists’ Almanac took a look at the biggest pest trends from the past year based on social media chatter and internet queries. Bedbugs clinched the title for the second year in a row. Americans searched for information about bedbugs more …
Dec 14
Bigger Role in House Hunting: What Agents Rely On
Bigger Role in House Hunting: What Agents Rely On Consumers increasingly rely on the web in their home search, and real estate pros are finding it’s vital to meet them in that digital space. The top technology tools that pros say provide them with the highest quality of customer leads are: social media (47 percent); MLS …
Dec 13
How Long Does It Take to Pay Off a Net-Zero Home?
How Long Does It Take to Pay Off a Net-Zero Home? Net-zero homes—those that make as much energy as they put out—may cost more up front to build, but they can save homeowners money on their energy bills. Eventually, that savings adds up and the home can pay for itself, no matter where you live, …
Dec 12
Steps to Home ownership – made easy!
Steps to Home ownership – made easy! The home financing process can seem complex and somewhat confusing. Below is a snapshot of the key steps involved. I can help you understand each of the steps to home ownership more clearly and guide you toward the smoothest possible mortgage experience. A buyer obtains per-qualification from a …
Dec 11
Solar Panel Requirement on New Homes
Solar Panel Requirement on New Homes Starting in 2020, all new homes constructed in California will be required to have between 2 kilowatts and 3 kilowatts of electricity sourced directly from solar panels. State legislators, whom have been considering such a measure for some time, officially voted recently to amend state building codes. Other states …
