Haunted House For Sale? Home buyers may be so anxious to find a home that they aren’t even spooked if it’s rumored to be haunted. A new survey says one in three consumers say they’re willing to take a chance on a haunted home, but there needs to be something to sweeten the deal for …
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Oct 31
Condos Vs. Single Family Homes
Condos Vs. Single Family Homes Lower costs and included maintenance make condos attractive for first time home buyers. There are several details to consider when it comes to Condos Vs. Single family homes, and it all comes down to personal preference. See the chart below for a quick take on the pros and …
Oct 30
Women Prop Up First-Time Buyer Segment
Women Prop Up First-Time Buyer Segment Lower affordability and continued inventory crunches aren’t sidelining single women home buyers, who, for the second consecutive year, account for 18 percent of all buyers, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ 2018 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers. Single women are the second most common buyer type behind …
Oct 29
Mortgage Rates on the rise
Mortgage Rates on the rise Borrowers were faced with rising mortgage rates again this week, after a slight pause from increases the week before. “Despite volatility in the stock market, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage inched forward just 1 basis point to 4.86 percent this week,” says Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. “We expect rates …
Oct 26
Are Your Clients are Ready to Buy a Vacation Home
Are Your Clients are Ready to Buy a Vacation Home Do your clients keep renting in the same vacation destination again and again? Have they been hinting at someday buying a seasonal second home? Hippo, a home insurance company, compiled these five signs that buyers are ready to take the plunge. 1. Their finances are in …
Oct 25
Mistakes When Staging a Living Room
Mistakes When Staging a Living Room The living room tends to be a major area for social activity in the home, and how you arrange the furniture can either encourage or hamper that. “Every piece of furniture you own might not have a perfect spot in your house, but it does have a best spot,” …
Oct 24
A smooth mortgage experience – what to expect
A smooth mortgage experience – what to expect At freedom mortgage we want you to have a smooth mortgage experience. The important tips below can make a critical difference in helping to ensure your application is processed as quickly as possible. As always we are here to assist every step of the way. Expect …
Oct 23
Don’t Ignore Listings Without Photos
Don’t Ignore Listings Without Photos When you’re scouring your MLS for properties that match your clients’ criteria, don’t automatically click past listings with no photos. Billy Domineau, a former real estate professional in Brooklyn, N.Y., who writes for real estate blog Apartment Therapy, says such listings are often legitimate but are disregarded as trash or …
Oct 22
Does Your State Cater to Middle-Class Buyers
Does Your State Cater to Middle-Class Buyers Rising home prices have been hitting the middle class particularly hard, but some states have an easier path for these shoppers to break into home ownership. Many of those opportunities are out West, according to a new analysis from SmartAsset, a personal finance website. SmartAsset researchers found that the …
Oct 19
Could Your Sellers Use Staging help?
Could Your Sellers Use Staging help? Getting a home ready to sell can be a pain. To ease this load for homeowners, some brokerages are offering competing programs that help get a listing ready. Compass and Redfin recently announced their own staging and renovation concierge services geared toward owners looking to sell whose homes might need …
Oct 18
Testimonial from Andress D. regarding 213 Elm Ave. Media, PA 19063.
from Andress D. regarding 213 Elm Ave. Media, PA 19063. “Anthony was very helpful and professional throughout the purchase of our new home and the sale of our old home. He was always available even late at night when the negotiating times started to get tight and timelines were in play. Always has a friendly …
Oct 17
Discover the freedom to purchase that second home of your dreams
Discover the freedom to purchase that second home of your dreams Whether you’ve always wanted a vacation getaway or you’re looking to make a real estate investment, financing a second home may be easier than you think. With a traditional mortgage from Freedom Mortgage, you can turn your that second home of your dreams into …
